noun
- plural of girth: the measurement around something, especially the body or a tree trunk
- plural of girth: straps that go around a horse’s body to secure a saddle
Usage: equestrian
verb
- third person singular present of girth: to encircle or secure with a strap or band
Examples
- The girths of the ancient oak trees were measured for the study.
- She checked the girths around her waist after losing weight.
- The stable hand tightened the girths before the riding lesson.
- All the girths on the saddles needed to be replaced.
- He girths the horse carefully before mounting.
- The rope girths the heavy package securely.
- The girths of the columns varied throughout the building.