gaskin

¹ American  

[gas-kin] / ˈgæs kɪn /

noun

1. the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock.

2. Obsolete. gaskins, hose or breeches; galligaskins.

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gaskin ² American  

[gas-kin] / ˈgæs kɪn /

Also gasking

noun

1. a gasket.

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gaskin British  

/ ˈɡæskɪn /

noun

1. the lower part of a horse's thigh, between the hock and the stifle

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Etymology

Origin of gaskin¹

First recorded in 1565–75; perhaps shortened form of galligaskins

Origin of gaskin²

First recorded in 1825–35; by alteration

Example Sentences

The title of this performance/living installation by Portland-based dancer and artist gaskin isn’t the word “lavender” — it’s the color lavender.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2019

“Self-portraiture advanced because of technology,” gaskin said in a 2018 video interview.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2019

Other participants include writer and curator Jennifer Doyle, artists Simone Forti, keyon gaskin and Raquel Gutierrez and dancer-choreographer taisha paggett with WXPT.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2017

The term, thigh, is usually applied to the part of the hind leg above the gaskin; but, correctly speaking, it is the part of the hind leg above the stifle.

From The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. by Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace)