fetlock
Americannoun
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the projection of the leg of a horse behind the joint between the cannon bone and great pastern bone, bearing a tuft of hair.
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the tuft of hair itself.
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Also called fetlock joint. the joint at this point.
noun
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a projection behind and above a horse's hoof: the part of the leg between the cannon bone and the pastern
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Also called: fetlock joint. the joint at this part of the leg
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the tuft of hair growing from this part
Etymology
Origin of fetlock
1275–1325; Middle English fitlok, akin to Middle High German viz ( ze ) loch, ultimately derivative of Germanic *fet-, a gradational variant of *fot- foot
Example Sentences
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Havnameltdown had lesions in each fetlock, which occur when the cartilage has worn away from repetitive injury.
From New York Times • May 2, 2024
It’s a repetitive strain injury that results in a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock due to large loads transmitted during high-speed workouts.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
Ulysses, the morning-line 7-2 favorite in the Turf on Saturday, was diagnosed with mild inflammation of the left fetlock by the track veterinarian and was deleted Friday night from the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2017
It costs $900 and takes at least an hour to scan one fetlock, so an MRI is not a viable pre-race scan for every horse.
From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2016
I place my thumb and forefinger on the back of his fetlock.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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