cantle
Americannoun
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the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward.
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a corner; piece; portion.
a cantle of land.
noun
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the back part of a saddle that slopes upwards
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a slice; a broken-off piece
Etymology
Origin of cantle
1275–1325; Middle English cantel (< Anglo-French ) < Medieval Latin cantellus, equivalent to Latin cant ( us ) ( see cant 2) + -ellus diminutive suffix
Example Sentences
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In the immediate aftermath of the riots, reports by Lord Ouseley and Ted Cantle painted a picture of a fractured city with mistrust between different communities.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2021
Cantle said he is not sure if Plains will repair the pipeline or replace it with a higher grade pipeline, which he said the company has discussed.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2016
The company has begun repairing two sections, but other work has been put on hold because of litigation, said Peter Cantle of the Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department.
From Seattle Times • May 20, 2016
The Spanish pilot, Jordi Gola Lopez, was also killed alongside his British co-pilot Andy Cantle, who was from Sunderland.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2011
OLD MAN There, there, Cantle; don't ye speak quite so large, and stand so over-upright.
From The Dynasts by Hardy, Thomas
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