girths in English

noun
1
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.
Measuring ten metres in girth , weighing 23 tons and knocking on a bit at about 800 years old, the tree is an impressive - if ungainly - sight.
2
a band attached to a saddle, used to secure it on a horse by being fastened around its belly.
So even if the girth gives, the saddle will stay on the horse's back.
synonyms:cinch
verb
1
surround; encircle.
the four seas that girth Britain

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1. Syndrome (BOAS) across the Brachycephalic craniofacial ratio (CFR) for three neck girths.

2. Synonyms for Begirds include girdles, girds, belts, encompasses, girts, engirds, circles, wraps, encircles and girths

3. Once there, they use tape measures, callipers and a hand-held laser to measure the heights and girths of all the trees within a 500-square-metre plot.

4. NOTES AND QUERIES, NUMBER 218, DECEMBER 31, 1853 VARIOUS It had in it the jingle of saber chains, the creak of sweaty saddle-girths, the nimble Clunk of …

5. NOTES AND QUERIES, NUMBER 218, DECEMBER 31, 1853 VARIOUS It had in it the jingle of saber chains, the creak of sweaty saddle-girths, the nimble Clunk of …

6. 1856: Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary, Part III Chapter X, translated by Eleanor Marx-Aveling He saw the village; he was seen coming bending forward upon his horse, Belabouring it with great blows, the girths

7. Saddle Pads Horse Blankets Headstalls and Bridles Breast Collars Bits Cinches, Girths & Tie Straps Flank Straps Reins Stirrups and Fenders Halters and Lead Ropes Protective Gear Show Headstalls-Breast Collars-Halters Spurs and Spur Straps Riding Helmets Horse Training and Safety Equipment