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Meaning of crupper

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

crupper

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹʌpə/

noun

Definitions

  1. A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.

  2. The buttocks or rump, especially of a horse.

    Synonyms:croupe
  3. A piece of armour covering the hindquarters of a horse.

verb

Definitions

  1. To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon.

    Example: to crupper a horse