Breast-high is a term used when something is level with a person's chest. Alternatives to this phrase include chest-high, mid-torso level, upper body level, or simply waist-high for some people. Different uses of this word can change its alternatives, such as when referring to a horse's height, "withers" is the term used for chest-high. In forestry, "breast-height diameter" refers to the diameter of a tree trunk measured at breast-height, which is approximately 1.3 meters above the ground. Other words such as elevated, high, or raised can be used to describe something above the ground and can convey the same meaning.