Associations to the word «Crupper»

Wiktionary

CRUPPER, noun. A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
CRUPPER, noun. The buttocks or rump, especially of a horse.
CRUPPER, noun. A piece of armour covering the hindquarters of a horse.
CRUPPER, verb. To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.

Dictionary definition

CRUPPER, noun. A strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward.

Wise words

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John Locke