martingale

• اسم له معنيان رئيسيان: سير من أسيجة الدواب يصل بين مقدمة الرأس وحزام البطن ليمنع الفرس من رفع رأسه إلى الخلف، وعارضة خشبية تحت نتوء المقدمة في السفينة الشراعية.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth to prevent a horse from throwing back its head, and a spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat.

1. Horse harness strapC1formal

   A strap in a horse's harness that connects the noseband to the girth, designed to prevent the horse from raising its head too high.

   مارتينغال

   • The rider adjusted the martingale to keep the horse's head down.
   • A well-fitted martingale can improve control during riding.
   • The trainer recommended a martingale for the young horse.

   المرادفاتtie down

2. Boat rigging sparC2formal

   A small spar located under the bowsprit of a sailing vessel, used to support the rigging.

   مارتنغال

   • The crew inspected the martingale for any signs of wear.
   • The martingale helps stabilize the bowsprit in heavy winds.
   • He replaced the old martingale with a new one before the voyage.

   المرادفاتdolphin striker