Roweling: meaning, definitions and examples

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roweling

 

[ ˈraʊəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

horse riding

Roweling refers to the act of using rowels, which are spiked wheels on the end of spurs, to prod a horse to move faster or to direct its movement. This technique is often used in rodeo events or during training to encourage responsiveness and agility in a horse.

Synonyms

encouraging, prodding, spur.

Examples of usage

  • The cowboy skillfully roweled his horse to navigate the obstacle course.
  • She was careful not to rowel the horse too hard during the training session.
  • The rider used subtle roweling to guide the horse through the ranch.

Translations

Translations of the word "roweling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 corte

🇮🇳 गड्ढा

🇩🇪 Rille

🇮🇩 alur

🇺🇦 канавка

🇵🇱 rowek

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 rainure

🇪🇸 canal

🇹🇷 yarık

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 شق

🇨🇿 drážka

🇸🇰 drážka

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 razpoka

🇮🇸 rönd

🇰🇿 жол

🇬🇪 ჩანახატი

🇦🇿 dərinlik

🇲🇽 canal

Etymology

The term 'roweling' originates from the word 'rowel,' which comes from the Old French word 'roele,' meaning 'little wheel.' This term has its roots in the Latin word 'radula,' meaning 'a scraping tool' or 'a wheel.' The use of rowels on spurs dates back to medieval times when horsemanship was an essential skill for knights and soldiers. Over time, roweling has evolved beyond its initial military utility and is now commonly associated with rodeo and competitive riding. The action of roweling has become a symbol of both control and partnership between rider and horse, emphasizing the importance of communication in equestrian sports.