Ringbone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈrɪŋˌbəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ringbone is a noun meaning A type of osteoarthritis affecting any of several bones (particularly the coffin joint or pastern) of a horse's leg or foot, marked by bone growth.
Meaning
A type of osteoarthritis affecting any of several bones (particularly the coffin joint or pastern) of a horse's leg or foot, marked by bone growth.
Example Sentences
“As an inventor,” Bob Mason suggested, “you're a howling success at shooting craps ! If I were as free of spavins, ringbone, saddle-galls, and splints as you are, I'd have that nanny-goat in here, hog-tie her, flop her and let the boy help himself. […]”
Word Forms
- ring-bone
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include footrot, hoof, stop, horsefoot, knuckle, procoxa.
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