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gelding definition

geld·ing (gel′diŋ)

noun

  1. a gelded animal; esp., a castrated male horse
  2. Archaic a eunuch

Etymology: ME < ON geldingr: see geld + -ing

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gelding Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • breed: For Sale - Horses 14.3 part bred arab gelding - fit and ready Novice level endurance.

Preposition: with

  • mane: He is a chestnut section D cross gelding with flaxen mane and tail, 3 white socks and a full blaze.

Adjective modifier

  • seven-year-old: The seven-year-old gelding easily won a maiden at the track last season before going on to take a good quality Buccleuch Men's Open.

Modifies a noun

  • 9st: Weights: colts & geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb.

Noun used with modifier

  • cob: Heavy weight piebald irish cob gelding with lots of feather.
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