to girth
- verb
- /ɡɜrθ/
- Specialized
Examples
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I girth my penis and cup its cap.
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He was a big, slow man, girthed like an oak, with a stiff face set in deep lines.
Fiction book (1995) -
Before the ride, it's important to girth the saddle securely around the horse's belly.
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He carefully girthed the saddle to ensure it wouldn't slip during their ride.
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Make sure to girth the saddle tightly to prevent it from sliding while riding.
Synonyms
To put a special seat on a horse before riding
To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip
To put a belt or band around something to hold it in place
Surface Forms
Etymology
The verb girth is from the same old English word as gird and girdle, which means 'to fasten with a band'. So to girth a saddle is to fasten it by tying a band around the horse's belly.