Surcingle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surcingle is a noun meaning A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
Meaning
A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
More Meanings
- A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
- A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.
- (transitive) To fasten with a surcingle.
Example Sentences
He was standing on the offside of his horse, holding up the flap of his saddle, with the surcingle loosened, and was pointing to the girths. Close to their attachment to the saddle they had been almost cut through with a knife.
Word Forms
- surcingles
- surcingling
- surcingled
Synonyms for surcingle
Depending on context, synonyms include circingle, roller.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circingle, chambon, roller, crupper, saddlecloth, saddle-cloth.
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