Meaning of the word girth in English

What does girth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

girth

US /ɡɝːθ/
UK /ɡɜːθ/

Noun

the distance around the outside of a thick or fat object, like a tree or a body:

Example:
The oak was six feet in girth.