gaskin
1 Americannoun
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the part of the hind leg of a horse, or other hoofed mammal, between the stifle and the hock.
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Obsolete. gaskins, hose or breeches; galligaskins.
noun
noun
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
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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)
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