Definition of Girth

1. Verb. Tie a cinch around. "Cinch horses"

Exact synonyms: Cinch
Generic synonyms: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Derivative terms: Cinch

2. Noun. The distance around a person's body.
Generic synonyms: Circumference, Perimeter
Specialized synonyms: Spread

3. Noun. Stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place.
Exact synonyms: Cinch
Group relationships: Harness
Generic synonyms: Saddlery, Stable Gear, Tack
Derivative terms: Cinch

Definition of Girth

1. n. A band or strap which encircles the body; especially, one by which a saddle is fastened upon the back of a horse.

2. v. t. To bind as with a girth.

Definition of Girth

1. Noun. The distance measured around an object. ¹

2. Noun. A band passed under the belly of an animal to hold various types of saddles in place. ¹

3. Noun. (informal) One's waistline circumference, most often a large one. ¹

4. Verb. To bind as if with a girth or band. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Girth

1. to encircle [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: encircle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Girth

giron
gironic
girons
giros
girosol
girosols
girr
girrock
girrocks
girrs
girsh
girsha
girshes
girt
girted
girth (current term)
girthed
girthier
girthiest
girthing
girthless
girths
girthy
girting
girtline
girtlines
girts
girus
giruses
girvasite

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