Colts Meaning in English
word · lemma: colt
ˈkoʊɫts
KOHLTS
kˈəʊlts
KOHLTS
Definition
Young male horses, usually less than four years old. "Colts" is the plural form of "colt."
Usage & Nuances
"Colts" refers specifically to young male horses, not females (female: "filly"). It is a formal and agricultural term and is also the name of some sports teams (e.g., Indianapolis Colts). Not used for adult horses.
Spanish: potrillosPortuguese (BR): potrosPortuguese (PT): poldrosChinese (Simplified): 小公马 - 幼骏马Chinese (Traditional): 小公馬 - 幼駿馬Hindi: घोड़े के बच्चेArabic: مُهْر صغير (ذكر)Bengali: অল্পবয়সী ঘোড়ার বাচ্চা (পুরুষ) - কোল্টসRussian: жеребцы (молодые жеребята)Japanese: 若い雄馬 - コルト（馬）Vietnamese: ngựa đực nonKorean: 수망아지Turkish: erkek tayUrdu: نوخیز نر گھوڑےIndonesian: anak kuda jantan
Example Sentences
The farm has three young colts in the field.
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The colts played together near their mothers.
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Have you ever seen colts running in a field?
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Most of the colts will be trained for racing when they’re older.
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The new colts in the stable are full of energy and curiosity.
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The kids were excited to feed the colts during the farm visit.
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