cantle

can·tle  (kntl)

n.

1. The raised rear part of a saddle.

2. A corner, segment, or portion; a piece: a cantle of land.

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[Middle English cantel, corner, from Old French, from Medieval Latin cantellus, from Vulgar Latin *cantus; see cant¹.]

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cantle [ˈkænt^əl]

n

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) the back part of a saddle that slopes upwards

2. a slice; a broken-off piece

[from Old Northern French cantel, from cant corner; see cant²]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cantle - the back of a saddle seat backrest, back - a support that you can lean against while sitting; "the back of the dental chair was adjustable" saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or camel