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单词 surcingle
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Definition of surcingle in English:

surcingle

noun ˈsəːsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈsərˌsɪŋɡ(ə)l
  • A wide strap which runs over the back and under the belly of a horse, used to keep a rug or other equipment in place.

    (把马鞍或其他装备系在马上的)宽肚带

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Horses were placed in stocks wearing a bridle with a flash noseband and surcingle.
    • This girth rope reminded me of a vaulter's surcingle and the riders buy their own ropes for competition.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French surcengle, based on cengle 'girth', from Latin cingula, from cingere 'gird'.

Definition of surcingle in US English:

surcingle

nounˈsərˌsɪŋɡ(ə)lˈsərˌsiNGɡ(ə)l
  • A wide strap that runs over the back and under the belly of a horse, used to keep a blanket or other equipment in place.

    (把马鞍或其他装备系在马上的)宽肚带

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This girth rope reminded me of a vaulter's surcingle and the riders buy their own ropes for competition.
    • Horses were placed in stocks wearing a bridle with a flash noseband and surcingle.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French surcengle, based on cengle ‘girth’, from Latin cingula, from cingere ‘gird’.

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