noun the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a horse's body
In forestry, girth refers to the measurement around the trunk of a tree at a certain height above the ground.
In anatomy, girth refers to the measurement around the widest part of a body, such as the waist or chest.
In fitness, girth measurements are often taken to track changes in body size and composition.
In engineering, girth can refer to the circumference of a pipe or other cylindrical object.
In horseback riding, girth refers to the strap that goes under a horse's belly to secure the saddle in place.
In writing, 'girth' may be used to describe the size or thickness of an object or character. For example, a writer may describe a tree's girth in a nature scene.
In psychology, 'girth' may be used to describe body measurements as part of assessing a patient's physical health and well-being.