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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She can keep her seat in a walk, amble, trot, canter, gallop or jump, even in the English saddle with its low pommel and cantle.
From Time Magazine Archive
I remember his standing in front of the cabin with his horse saddled, his gun in his scabbard, and his bedroll tied on back of the cantle.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
I carried ration water for traveling in a plastic tube in back of my saddle cantle and watered her in my hat.
From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen
Even a thoroughly accomplished horsewoman cannot ride easily in a saddle that is too short from pommel to cantle, or too narrow in the seat.
From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle
The long stirrup and high cantle must not be condemned for certain purposes.
From Patroclus and Penelope A Chat in the Saddle by Dodge, Theodore Ayrault
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