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crupper

The correct spelling is crupper.

How to pronounce crupper

noun

IPA: /ˈkɹʌpə/

Say it like: Cru-ppe-r

The correct spelling is crupper. A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping. For example: "to crupper a horse"

Usage Examples

to crupper a horse

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
  2. 2.The buttocks or rump, especially of a horse.
  3. 3.A piece of armour covering the hindquarters of a horse.

verb

  1. 1.To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.

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