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Quirt: meaning, definitions and examples

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quirt

 

[ kwษœrt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

whip tool

A quirt is a short whip with a braided leather thong and a stiff handle, often used for guiding horses. It is commonly associated with western riding and is used to provide direction or correction to a horse's movements.

Synonyms

cattle prod, lash, whip

Examples of usage

  • The cowboy cracked his quirt to signal the horses.
  • She carried a quirt on her saddle to use during long rides.
  • He expertly flicked the quirt to encourage the horse to gallop.
Context #2 | Verb

to whip

To quirt means to strike or whip with a quirt, typically to control or direct an animal. This usage emphasizes the action of using the quirt in riding or training contexts.

Synonyms

lash, strike, whip

Examples of usage

  • He quirted the horse to make it pick up speed.
  • She quirted the reins to adjust the horse's path.
  • The trainer quirted the animal gently to guide it.

Translations

Translations of the word "quirt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chicote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคผเฅเคตเคฟเคฐเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Peitsche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cambuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ batoga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้žญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fouet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกtigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrbaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„์ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้žญๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา›า›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™ๆ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรถyษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรกtigo

Etymology

The term 'quirt' has its origins in the early Spanish word 'cuerda', which means 'cord' or 'rope'. This reflects the physical characteristics of the quirt as a tool made of braided leather or similar materials. The word was adopted into English in the 19th century, particularly in the context of American cowboy culture. As cowboys and ranchers began to train and handle cattle, the quirt became an essential tool for managing livestock and enhancing communication between horse and rider. Over time, the quirt's design and usage have evolved, but it remains a symbol of the traditional skills associated with horseback riding in Western culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,486, 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.