pastern

Meanings

• noun

  A part of a horse's leg between the fetlock and the cannon bone.

  - "The farrier examined the pasterns of all the horses before starting his work."
  - "The pastern is a vital area for a horse's mobility."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastern
chaster , master , paster

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Variants

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pastern , pasterns

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pastre' or 'pastor', meaning 'shepherd'. In horse anatomy, it refers to the part of the leg that protects the horse like a shepherd guards its flock.

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Trivia

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1. The pastern is the narrowest part of a horse's leg.

2. In ancient Egypt, horses with strong pasterns were considered sacred and were believed to be favored by the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. fetlock: The joint between the cannon bone and the pastern.

2. cannon bone: The large, round bone in the lower leg of a horse.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pastern' is used metaphorically to describe a person's weakness or vulnerability. In horse racing, a horse with strong pasterns is considered to have a better chance of performing well.

How to Memorize "pastern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse's leg with the pastern being the area just below the fetlock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'pastern' with the idea of protection and support, as it protects the horse's leg.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'fetch the lock' to help remember the term 'pastern' and its association with the fetlock.

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