girth

1 of 2

noun

ˈgərth

: a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back

: a measure around a body

a man of more than average girth

the girth of a tree

: size, dimensions

girth

2 of 2

verb

girthed; girthing; girths

transitive verb

: encircle

: to bind or fasten with a band or strap

: to measure around the body of something

Example Sentences

Noun The tree is about two meters in girth. a person of large girth a girth of about two meters Verb you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse his arms couldn't quite girth the stone column

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

One of them was 43.5 inches long and had a girth of 25.25 inches.

Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 The foot has length, width, instep girth, arch height, and metatarsal toe bar measurements, to cite just a few.

Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 For a custom fit, try a jacket that bases sizes on the dog’s girth and comes with adjustable straps.

Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022 Even from the opposite side of a dry lake, there's no mistaking the Bronco Raptor's girth.

David Beard, Car and Driver, 20 June 2022 His quickness is impressive given his girth, but not on an absolute level.

Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Grisak’s fish weighed .03 pounds and measured 4.41 inches in length with a girth of 2.6 inches and was caught on a dry fly, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 The testing, which was completed at either the Nike campus or the University of Exeter, included a bunch of body measurements like height, weight, body fat, lung function, and the length and girth of various parts of the leg and foot.

Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020 For starters, Shedd himself was engaged in much of the same alleged behavior — accepting hotel rooms, meals and the services of prostitutes from Leonard Glenn Francis, the gregarious contractor nicknamed for his girth.

Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English gerth, girth "belt securing a horse's saddle, hoop around a barrel or tub," borrowed from Old Norse *gerðu-, base of gjǫrð "belt, girth," going back to Germanic *gerđō (whence also Middle Dutch darmgherde "girth," Gothic gairda "belt"), from an e-grade derivative of the root seen in *gurđjan- "to encircle with a belt" — more at gird entry 1

Verb

Middle English gerthen, girthen, derivative of gerth, girth girth entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	girthing
释义	girth 1 of 2 noun ˈgərth 1 : a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back 2 a : a measure around a body a man of more than average girth the girth of a tree b : size, dimensions girth 2 of 2 verb girthed; girthing; girths transitive verb 1 : encircle 2 : to bind or fasten with a band or strap 3 : to measure around the body of something Synonyms Noun circumference Verb band begird belt engird [archaic] engirdle enwind gird girdle girt wrap See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The tree is about two meters in girth. a person of large girth a girth of about two meters Verb you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse his arms couldn't quite girth the stone column Recent Examples on the Web Noun One of them was 43.5 inches long and had a girth of 25.25 inches. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2022 The foot has length, width, instep girth, arch height, and metatarsal toe bar measurements, to cite just a few. Greg Tunney, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 For a custom fit, try a jacket that bases sizes on the dog’s girth and comes with adjustable straps. Kelley Rebori, Popular Mechanics, 21 June 2022 Even from the opposite side of a dry lake, there's no mistaking the Bronco Raptor's girth. David Beard, Car and Driver, 20 June 2022 His quickness is impressive given his girth, but not on an absolute level. Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 Grisak’s fish weighed .03 pounds and measured 4.41 inches in length with a girth of 2.6 inches and was caught on a dry fly, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 The testing, which was completed at either the Nike campus or the University of Exeter, included a bunch of body measurements like height, weight, body fat, lung function, and the length and girth of various parts of the leg and foot. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2020 For starters, Shedd himself was engaged in much of the same alleged behavior — accepting hotel rooms, meals and the services of prostitutes from Leonard Glenn Francis, the gregarious contractor nicknamed for his girth. Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English gerth, girth "belt securing a horse's saddle, hoop around a barrel or tub," borrowed from Old Norse gerðu-, base of gjǫrð* "belt, girth," going back to Germanic gerđō (whence also Middle Dutch darmgherde "girth," Gothic gairda* "belt"), from an e-grade derivative of the root seen in gurđjan- "to encircle with a belt" — more at gird entry 1 Verb Middle English gerthen, girthen,* derivative of gerth, girth girth entry 1 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition girth noun ˈgərth 1 : the measure or distance around something the girth of a tree 2 : a band put around the body of an animal to hold something (as a saddle) on its back Medical Definition girth noun ˈgərth : a measure around a body girthing verb present participle of girth as in wrapping to encircle or bind with or as if with a belt you'll need to make sure you girth the saddle tightly or you'll fall off the horse Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wrapping girting engirdling enwinding engirding bandaging circling tying up begirding banding girding taping belting girdling tieing up winding looping enwreathing wiring lashing trussing enswathing roping wreathing cording enchaining swathing chaining shackling Antonyms & Near Antonyms unwrapping ungirding unwinding untying unlashing unshackling unbinding untieing See More
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