Meaning Of The Word Girth

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What's The Definition Of Girth?

girth
The girth of an object, for example a person's or an animal's body, is its width or thickness, considered as the measurement around its circumference.
countable noun: A girth is a leather strap which is fastened firmly around the middle of a horse to keep the saddle or load in the right place.

girth in American English
a band put around the belly of a horse or other animal for holding a saddle, pack, etc.
to girdle; encircle
to measure in girth
noun: the measure around anything; circumference
transitive verb: to bind or fasten with a girth

girth in British English
noun: the distance around something; circumference
verb: to fasten a girth on (a horse)

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