ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: a band that passes around or across the belly: as
a. : a band that goes around or under the belly of a horse and holds the saddle, harness, or shafts in place : girth — see harness illustration
b. : a strengthening band of canvas sewed across a sail below the lower reef band
c. : a strip of fabric worn around the abdomen ; especially : band 4b(2)