crupper

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/ˈkɹʌpə/ English

Definitions

noun

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

verb

To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.“to crupper a horse”

Related words

Synonyms

croupe breaststrap surcingle chambon croupiere undercloth overcheck girth strap latigo circingle chokestrap saddlehorn lip-strap breastgirth rein sliphead overcloth

Associated

breeching strap saddle harness dock riding tail keep horse used back use

Rhymes

scupper upper supper cupper gripper snipper tupper passover supper a per ca per

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