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terret Definition

ter·ret (ter′it)

noun

  1. a ring for attaching a chain or leash, as on a dog collar
  2. any of the rings on a harness, through which the reins pass

Etymology: ME teret < OFr toret, dim. of tour, a turn < torn < torner, turner, turn

terret Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: One set of harness has double terrets on the pad to separate both sets of reins that are very distinctive.

Adjective modifier

  • proper: The pads are fully lined and wool flocked with fixed arch and proper terrets.
  • double: One set of harness has double terrets on the pad to separate both sets of reins that are very distinctive.

Browse dictionary entries near terret

  1. ‹ terrestrial
  2. ‹ terreplein
  3. ‹ terrene
  4. ‹ terre-verte
  5. ‹ Terre Haute
  6. ‹ terrazzo
  7. ‹ terrarium
  8. ‹ terraqueous
  9. ‹ terrapin
  10. ‹ terrane
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