ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Gambado

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɡæmˈbeɪ.dəʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Gambado is a noun meaning (usually in the plural) Either of a pair of protective leather gaiters on a saddle.

Meaning

(usually in the plural) Either of a pair of protective leather gaiters on a saddle.

More Meanings

  1. (in the plural) gamashes; spatterdashes.
  2. A gambade (leaping movement).
  3. (intransitive) To perform a gambade (leaping movement).

Example Sentences

His thin legs tenanted a pair of gambadoes fastened at the side with rusty clasps.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gambada, gaiter, gambison, gousset, galosh, spatterdashes.

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