as in to wrap
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
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Recent Examples of girth
Joey Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The front facade will be a full story taller than its neighbors, and while the materials and windows try to mimic the patterns and rhythms of its older neighbors, the design falls flat in its girth and articulation.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The neck girth was 28 inches, body girth behind the forelegs 47, greatest girth over the shoulders 56, and length from hind toe to tip of horns 9½ feet.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
Much of the girth is due to its durable design – including shockproofing, and IP68 dust- and water-resistance – but there's also a sizable power brick included.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Even his vertical leap seemed paradoxical in view of his girth.
—Joey Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
The front facade will be a full story taller than its neighbors, and while the materials and windows try to mimic the patterns and rhythms of its older neighbors, the design falls flat in its girth and articulation.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The neck girth was 28 inches, body girth behind the forelegs 47, greatest girth over the shoulders 56, and length from hind toe to tip of horns 9½ feet.
—Horace R. Hinkley, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2025
Much of the girth is due to its durable design – including shockproofing, and IP68 dust- and water-resistance – but there's also a sizable power brick included.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for girth
Noun
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The engagement ring appeared to be an oval-cut diamond set on a pavé set with diamonds circling the circumference of the ring.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Heart rate Waist circumference Physical activity levels and daily steps Sleep patterns Menstrual cycle Optimize Your Nutrition Abby Chan, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian and co-owner of Evolve Flagstaff, a collaborative health and performance center in Flagstaff, Arizona.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Outdoors, the residence stuns with an oversized private terrace that wraps around two sides of the penthouse, and is outfitted with a bioethanol fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating and a dining area under a pergola.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Williamson shared an Instagram Stories selfie with Hudson, who had her arms wrapped around the celebrity chef’s shoulders.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Girth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/girth. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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