GIRTHS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word girths. (close relations)
Definition of GIRTHS
girth
Best Alternative Words for GIRTHS
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bands | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unofficial association of people or groups • instrumentalists not including string players • a stripe or stripes of contrasting color • an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material • a group of musicians playing popular music for dancing • a range of frequencies between two limits • a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body) • a cord-like tissue connecting two larger parts of an anatomical structure • jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger • a driving belt in machinery • a thin flat strip or loop of flexible material that goes around or over something else, typically to hold it together or as a decoration • a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration) • a restraint put around something to hold it together verb • bind or tie together, as with a band • attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identify | ||||||||
belts | nounn | |||||||
noun • endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys • a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist) • an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found • a vigorous blow • a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) • ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun • the act of hitting vigorously verb • sing loudly and forcefully • deliver a blow to • fasten with a belt | ||||||||
cinches | verbv | |||||||
noun • any undertaking that is easy to do • stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place • a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps verb • tie a cinch around • make sure of • get a grip on; get mastery of | ||||||||
harnesses | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute) • stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart verb • put a harness • exploit the power of • control and direct with or as if by reins • keep in check | ||||||||
sashes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame • a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers | ||||||||
straps | nounn | |||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
cinch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any undertaking that is easy to do • stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place • a form of all fours in which the players bid for the privilege of naming trumps verb • tie a cinch around • make sure of • get a grip on; get mastery of | ||||||||
circumference | nounn | |||||||
noun • the size of something as given by the distance around it • the boundary line encompassing an area or object • the length of the closed curve of a circle |