gelding

Meanings

• noun

  A male horse that has been castrated.

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Variants

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gelding , geldings , geld , gelded , gelds , gelt

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Etymology

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Old English gelding, from geldan 'to geld' (castrate).

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Trivia

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1. A gelding can live up to 25-30 years, while a stallion's lifespan is usually shorter due to the stress of breeding.

2. Castration was once a common practice in horse racing to improve their performance.

3. Geldings make up about 80% of the horse population in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Castration: A surgical procedure to remove the testicles of an animal, usually performed for controlling their reproductive behavior or for improving their temperament.

2. Stallion: An intact male horse, capable of breeding.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gelding' is used metaphorically to refer to a castrated man or a man who has lost his masculinity or vitality. In art, there are several depictions of geldings in various forms of equestrian art.

How to Memorize "gelding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse with its testicles removed, appearing calm and obedient.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gelding' with 'castrated horse'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gelding' as 'G-ed horse' (G for gelded).

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