Definition

1. Noun:
   • Girth (horse): A strap made of leather, webbing, or similar material that passes under a horse's belly to secure a saddle or pack firmly in place.
   • Bellyband (horse): A band or strap that encircles the horse's midsection; synonymous with girth in equestrian contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Kiểm tra đai ngựa trước khi cưỡi. (Check the girth before riding.)
  • Đai ngựa này quá chật. (This girth is too tight.)
  • Anh ấy thắt chặt đai ngựa. (He tightened the horse's girth.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "đai ngựa" refers specifically to the part of the tack that ensures stability. It is a critical safety component in riding and driving.

Variants and Related Words

• Yên ngựa (n): Saddle.

  • Yên ngựa được giữ chặt bằng đai ngựa. (The saddle is secured by the girth.)

• Dây cương (n): Reins.

  • Cô ấy cầm dây cương trong khi kiểm tra đai ngựa. (She held the reins while checking the girth.)

Synonyms

• Girth: A strap encircling a horse's body to hold a saddle.
• Bellyband: A band around the belly of an animal, especially a horse.
• Cinch (primarily Western riding): A strap for securing a saddle.

Related Idioms

• While there are no direct idioms using "đai ngựa", a related concept is the importance of security, akin to the English saying "tighten the girth," implying to prepare or secure things properly.