Fetlock Meaning in English

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Definition

The fetlock is the joint on a horse’s or other hoofed animal’s leg between the cannon bone and the pastern, just above the hoof. It often has a small tuft of hair.

Usage & Nuances

'Fetlock' is specific to horses and similar hoofed animals. Mostly used in veterinary and equestrian contexts. Distinct from the human 'ankle'. Often referenced regarding injuries ('fetlock injury').

• Spanish: menudillo (caballo) - nudillo (caballo)
• Portuguese (BR): boleto (de cavalo) - quartela (de cavalo)
• Portuguese (PT): boleto (de cavalo) - quartela (de cavalo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 飞节 (马的部位)
• Chinese (Traditional): 飛節 (馬的部位)
• Hindi: घुटने का जोड़ (घोड़े का)
• Arabic: مفصل الرسغ (لدى الخيول)
• Bengali: ফেটলক
• Russian: путовый сустав
• Japanese: 球節
• Vietnamese: khớp cổ chân (ngựa) - bướu cổ chân
• Korean: 관절부 (말 다리)
• Turkish: diz eklemi (at) - bilek eklemi (at)
• Urdu: گٹیا (گھوڑے کی ٹانگ کا جوڑ)
• Indonesian: ruas kaki (kuda) - sendi ruas kaki

Example Sentences

The horse hurt its fetlock during the race.

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She brushed the dirt from the horse's fetlock.

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White hair grows on the horse's fetlock.

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If you see swelling around the fetlock, call the vet right away.

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That horse has beautiful feathers on its fetlocks.

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Old injuries to the fetlock can make a horse limp.

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