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: ফেটলকRussian: путовый суставJapanese: 球節Vietnamese: khớp cổ chân (ngựa) - bướu cổ chânKorean: 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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