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girth

 

[ ɡərθ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

measurement

The measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.

Synonyms

circumference, waist measurement.

Examples of usage

  • The tailor took my girth measurements for the new suit.
  • Her girth had increased after the holidays.
Context #2 | Noun

equine

A band passed around the belly of a horse and attached to the saddle to keep it in place.

Synonyms

cinch.

Examples of usage

  • Make sure the girth is properly adjusted before riding the horse.
  • The girth broke during the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "girth" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perímetro

🇮🇳 परिधि

🇩🇪 Umfang

🇮🇩 keliling

🇺🇦 периметр

🇵🇱 obwód

🇯🇵 周囲

🇫🇷 circonférence

🇪🇸 circunferencia

🇹🇷 çevre

🇰🇷 둘레

🇸🇦 محيط

🇨🇿 obvod

🇸🇰 obvod

🇨🇳 周长

🇸🇮 obseg

🇮🇸 ummál

🇰🇿 шеткі ұзындығы

🇬🇪 გარშემოწერილობა

🇦🇿 çevrə

🇲🇽 circunferencia

Etymology

The word 'girth' originated from the Old English word 'gyrd' meaning a belt or girdle. Over time, it evolved to refer to the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist. In the context of horses, the term 'girth' was used to describe the band that secures the saddle in place. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be commonly used in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,729, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.