Gentled: meaning, definitions and examples
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gentled
[ หdสษn.tษld ]
animal training
Gentled refers to the process of taming or calming an animal, especially a wild or spirited one, to make it more manageable or friendly. This term is often used in the context of horse training, where a previously untrained horse is made gentle to accept human handling. The process involves patience, understanding, and a gentle approach to build trust between the animal and the trainer. Over time, the animal learns to respond positively to the trainer's cues, growing accustomed to human presence and touch.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The trainer gentled the wild horse over several weeks.
- With persistence, she gentled the stray dog.
- It takes time to gentle a young colt.
Translations
Translations of the word "gentled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suave
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฎเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช sanft
๐ฎ๐ฉ lembut
๐บ๐ฆ ะผ'ัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลagodny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใใ
๐ซ๐ท doux
๐ช๐ธ suave
๐น๐ท nazik
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทูู
๐จ๐ฟ jemnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ jemnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆธฉๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neลพen
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรบkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ suave
Etymology
The word 'gentled' is derived from the Old French term 'gentil,' which translates to 'well-born' or 'noble.' This evolved from the Latin root 'gentilis,' meaning 'of the same clan or family.' As language and usage evolved, 'gentle' came to describe a kind or mild demeanor, particularly in reference to animals or behavior towards them. By the 14th century, 'gentled' began to emerge in English as the past participle of 'gentle' concerning training animals to behave in a calmer and more docile manner. The historical context of gentling reflects human relationships with nature and animals and the gradual shift from viewing them solely as wild beings to companions or helpers. This concept became especially significant in equestrian practices and animal training, establishing a foundation for modern therapeutic approaches in animal behavior.