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girth
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- pronunciation:
- guhrth
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the length around something, esp. the waist or abdomen; circumference.
He eats what he wants and doesn't seem to be concerned about his increasing girth.The male elephant was an animal of tremendous girth.- synonyms:
- circumference
- similar words:
- circuit, perimeter
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| definition 2: |
something that goes around or encompasses an object, esp. a strap that circles the back and abdomen to hold a saddle on a horse or other animal.
- synonyms:
- cinch, surcingle
- similar words:
- belt, girdle, strap
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| related words: |
circumference |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
girths, girthing, girthed |
| definition 1: |
to tie or bind with a girth.
- similar words:
- bind, gird, tie
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| definition 2: |
to go around; encompass; encircle.
- synonyms:
- encircle, encompass, gird, girdle
- similar words:
- circle, compass, ring, surround
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