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colt

 

[ koสŠlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

young horse

A colt is a young male horse that is usually less than four years old. They are often characterized by their playful nature and high energy levels. In horse breeding, colts are typically separated from fillies at a young age to prevent breeding before maturity. Colties are often trained for riding or racing as they grow older.

Synonyms

foal, youngster

Examples of usage

  • The colt galloped across the field.
  • We raised a beautiful colt last spring.
  • The colt was eager to learn how to jump.
Context #2 | Noun

firearm

In a different context, a 'Colt' refers to a brand of firearms, specifically handguns that are manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company. Known for their quality and reliability, Colt firearms have been used by military and law enforcement agencies for decades. The Colt revolver is particularly famous and has a significant place in American history.

Synonyms

firearm, pistol

Examples of usage

  • He took out his Colt during the demonstration.
  • The Colt revolver is a classic weapon design.
  • Many collectors seek vintage Colt firearms.

Translations

Translations of the word "colt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น potro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅ‹เคกเคผเฅ€ เค•เคพ เคฌเคšเฅเคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fohlen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak kuda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะปั–ั‚ะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลบrebak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅญ้ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท foal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ potro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์•„์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™รญbฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrebec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ้ฉฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพrebiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ folaldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั ะถั‹ะปา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pษ™lษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ potro

Etymology

The word 'colt' has its origins in Old English, where it was derived from the term 'cลซl' and Middle Dutch 'colt', both referring to a young horse. The use of the term dates back to the 13th century, reflecting its longstanding association with equine terminology. Over time, the word has maintained its primary reference to a young horse while also evolving to encompass specific firearm models produced by Coltโ€™s Manufacturing Company, founded in 1855 by Samuel Colt. The brand became synonymous with revolvers and firearms due to its innovation and quality, solidifying the term in American culture. Throughout history, 'colt' has been a representation of both the untamed spirit of youthful horses and the craftsmanship of legendary weapons.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,021, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.