martingale

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.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein Riemen am Pferdegeschirr, der vom Sattelgurt über die Brust zum Nasenband führt, um zu verhindern, dass das Pferd den Kopf hochreißt, sowie ein Rundholz unter dem Bugspriet eines Segelschiffs.

1. Horse harness strap C1 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   🇩🇪Martingal

   Synonyme: tie down

2. Boat rigging spar C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇩🇪Martingal

   Synonyme: dolphin striker

• martingales plural form
• martingales' possessive plural form
• martingale's possessive singular form