rowel

• Petite roue dentée ou étoilée montée à l'extrémité d'un éperon, utilisée par le cavalier pour stimuler le cheval.

A small spiked or toothed wheel attached to the end of a spur, used by a rider to urge a horse forward.

1. Spur wheelC2formal

   A small, revolving wheel with sharp points, attached to the end of a spur, used to urge a horse forward.

   Molette d'éperon

   • The rider gently touched the horse's side with the rowel of his spur.
   • The antique spur had a beautifully crafted silver rowel.
   • He replaced the worn rowel on his riding spur.