Quirted: meaning, definitions and examples
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quirted
[ kwurtษชd ]
past action
Quirted is the past tense of quirt, which means to strike or whip with a quirt, a type of riding whip. It is often used in contexts related to horseback riding or in the treatment of animals. The action typically implies a quick, sharp motion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He quirted the horse to encourage it to go faster.
- The cowboy quirted his mount to take control in the rough terrain.
- After the training session, he realized he had quirted the horse too harshly.
Translations
Translations of the word "quirted" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chicotear
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฌเฅเค เคฒเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช peitschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memukul
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะพะณะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ biczowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญๆใค
๐ซ๐ท fouetter
๐ช๐ธ azotar
๐น๐ท kamรงฤฑlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์ฐ์งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ biฤovat
๐ธ๐ฐ biฤovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้ญๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ biฤati
๐ฎ๐ธ vรถnd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพาาั ะฑะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลillษlษmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ azotar
Etymology
The term 'quirt' originates from the Spanish word 'cuerda', meaning 'rope' or 'string', which evolved into the term for a specific type of whip used in riding. The purpose of this whip was not only to guide the horse but also to express control and authority while riding. Historically, the quirt has been associated with American cowboys and their relationship with horses, symbolizing both the bond and the power dynamics between rider and steed. The usage of the term evolved over time, mainly in the context of Western American culture, and was popularized in literature and film, solidifying its place in the lexicon of equestrian terminology. The transformation from its origins in Spanish reflects a broader narrative of communication and culture in equestrian settings.