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girth

/ɡɜːθ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The distance around an object or the circumference of an object's cross section.

    - "The girth of a tree is measured by wrapping a tape measure around its trunk."
    - "The girth of a barrel is an important factor in determining how much it can hold."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɜːθ/



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Synonyms

cinch , circumference
Rhymes
Words rhyming with girth
north , worth , hearth , mirth
Variants
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girth , girths , girthed , girthing
Etymology
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Old English 'gyrth' meaning 'circle' or 'band'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'girth' is also used in horsemanship to refer to the width of a saddle.

  2. The largest known tree by girth is a coast redwood tree in California, named 'Hyperion', with a girth of 31 meters (101 feet).

Related Concepts
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  1. Circumference: The measurement of the distance around a circle or other curved surface.

  2. Diameter: The measurement of the distance across a circle or other curved surface through its center.

Culture
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In literature, 'girth' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe the size or scope of a situation or an individual's abilities.

How to Memorize "girth"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large tree trunk and wrapping a measuring tape around it. That's the girth.
    - Visualize a barrel and the measurement of its circumference.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'girth' with 'circumference' and 'size'.
    - Think of 'girth' as a measure of 'bulk' or 'thickness'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Girth' as 'G' for 'Girth' and 'I' for 'Interesting' or 'Important'

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