surcingle

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈsɜːsɪŋɡ(ə)l/
• (America) IPA: /ˈsəɹsɪŋɡɫ̩/

Noun

surcingle (plural surcingles)

1. A long unpadded strap to pass over and keep in place a blanket, pack or saddle on an animal.
2. A piece of tack wrapped around the belly of a horse, to use when longeing.
3. A girdle to fasten a garment, especially a cassock.

Synonyms

• (piece of tack) roller qual UK, Australia, New Zealand

Translations

• French: surfaix
• German: Obergurt

Verb

surcingle (surcingles, present participle surcingling; past and past participle surcingled)

1. (transitive) To fasten with a surcingle.

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