girth
Definitions
The measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist.
The size or bulk of something, typically referring to its circumference.
A band passed around the body of an animal to secure a saddle or other load.
Examples
The massive oak tree had a girth that required three people to reach around it.
He measured the girth of the package to ensure it would fit through the narrow mail slot.
The athlete focused on exercises designed to increase the girth of his arms.
Synonyms
Antonyms
slenderness thinness narrowness leanness slimness delicacy frailty