Crupper

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʌpər/

Definitions of crupper

noun a strap that passes under the tail of a horse and is fastened to the saddle to prevent it from slipping forward

Example Sentences

A1 The horse's crupper helped keep the saddle in place.

A2 Before riding, make sure the crupper is properly adjusted.

B1 The leather crupper was worn and needed to be replaced.

B2 The rider adjusted the crupper to ensure the horse's comfort during the long journey.

C1 The crupper is an essential part of the horse's tack, providing stability and support.

C2 The expert equestrian carefully selected a custom-made crupper for her prized stallion.

Examples of crupper in a Sentence

formal The rider adjusted the crupper to ensure the saddle remained secure on the horse.

informal Don't forget to check the crupper before you go for a ride.

slang I heard that crupper is a pain to deal with when saddling up.

figurative The new regulations acted as a crupper, preventing any further misuse of funds.

Grammatical Forms of crupper

• past tense: cruppered
• plural: cruppers
• comparative: more crupper
• superlative: most crupper
• present tense: cruppers
• future tense: will crupper
• perfect tense: have cruppered
• continuous tense: is cruppering
• singular: crupper
• positive degree: crupper
• infinitive: to crupper
• gerund: cruppering
• participle: cruppered

Origin and Evolution of crupper

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'crupper' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'croper' meaning 'a strap under the tail of a horse'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'crupper' has expanded to refer to various types of straps or harnesses used on animals, not just horses. The word has also become more specialized in equestrian terminology.