gambado
1[ gam-bey-doh ]
/ gæmˈbeɪ doʊ /
noun, plural gam·ba·dos, gam·ba·does.
either of a pair of large protective boots or gaiters fixed to a saddle instead of stirrups.
any long gaiter or legging.
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Origin of gambado
1Words nearby gambado
gama grass, gamahuche, Gamaliel, Gamay, gamba, gambado, gamba stop, Gambel's quail, gambeson, Gambetta, Gambia
Definition for gambado (2 of 2)
gambado2
[ gam-bey-doh ]
/ gæmˈbeɪ doʊ /
noun, plural gam·ba·dos, gam·ba·does.
a spring or leap by a horse.
a caper or antic.
Also gam·bade [gam-beyd, -bahd]. /gæmˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑd/.
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British Dictionary definitions for gambado (1 of 2)
gambado1
/ (ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ) /
noun plural -dos or -does
either of two leather holders for the feet attached to a horse's saddle-like stirrups
either of a pair of leggings
Word Origin for gambado
C17: from Italian gamba leg, from Late Latin: leg, hoof; see jamb
British Dictionary definitions for gambado (2 of 2)
gambado2
gambade (ɡæmˈbeɪd, -ˈbɑːd)
/ (ɡæmˈbeɪdəʊ) /
noun plural -bados, -badoes or -bades
dressage another word for curvet
a leap or gambol; caper
Word Origin for gambado
C19: from French gambade spring (of a horse), ultimately from Spanish or Italian gamba leg
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