Crupper: meaning, definitions and examples

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crupper

 

[ หˆkrสŒpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

horse tack

A crupper is a strap that is fastened around the tail of a horse and attaches to the saddle, helping to keep the saddle in place. It is primarily used in equestrian activities to prevent the saddle from sliding forward. The crupper is especially useful for horses with a low back or during downhill riding.

Synonyms

saddle strap, tail strap

Examples of usage

  • The jockey adjusted the crupper before the race.
  • She was taught how to fit the crupper properly.
  • The old saddle had a worn-out crupper that needed replacing.

Translations

Translations of the word "crupper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crupper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schweifriemen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ crupper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั‡ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nawias

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crupper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crupper

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท crupper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋Ÿฌํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฒุงู… ุงู„ุฐูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krupper

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krupper

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ้žๅธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krupper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krupper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ัƒะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒฃแƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ crupper

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crupper

Etymology

The word 'crupper' originates from the Middle English term 'crouper,' which itself comes from the Old French 'croupe' meaning 'the hindquarters of a horse.' Its usage referred to part of the horse's body, which emphasizes the crupper's purpose of securing the saddle at the hindquarters. The term has evolved over the centuries, reflecting changes in saddle design and riding styles. Similar terms can be found in various languages, underscoring the widespread utilization of this equipment in equestrian communities worldwide. The crupper is significant not only for functional riding but also for traditional horsemanship.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,617, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.