Looking for the meaning of the word GIRTH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GIRTH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Girth
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in girth (sense 2 of the noun)): from Old Norse gjǫrth
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡəːθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist
Short Definition:measurement around middle of something
Examples:- idle men of great girth
- an ivy-clad tree of immense girth
- a pike with a girth of 24 inches
Definition:
a band attached to a saddle and fastened around a horse's belly to keep the saddle in place.
Short Definition:band attached to saddle
Word: Girth
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡəːθ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
surround; encircle
Short Definition:surround
Examples:- the four seas that girth Britain
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