girth

• Nom désignant la mesure autour du milieu ou de la circonférence de quelque chose, en particulier du tour de taille d'une personne ou de l'épaisseur d'un objet.

A noun referring to the measurement around the middle or circumference of something, especially a person's waist or an object's thickness.

1. Measurement around somethingB2formal

   The distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree trunk or a person's waist.

   circonférence (d'un objet épais)

   • The tree had a girth of over three meters.
   • He measured the girth of the package for shipping.
   • The horse's girth was adjusted before the ride.

   Synonymescircumferencemeasurementperimeterwaist

2. B2formal

   The size or thickness of an object, often used to describe something large or bulky.

   Grosseur, circonférence

   • The girth of the old oak was impressive.
   • The rope's girth made it difficult to tie a knot.
   • The girth of the pipe was too large for the fitting.

   Synonymesbreadthbulkcircumferencesizestoutnessthicknesswidth