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ter·ret (t

1. One of the metal rings on a harness through which the reins pass.

2. A ring on an animal's collar, used for attaching a leash.

[Middle English teret, variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tour, tor, a round; see tour.]

terret [ˈtɛrɪt]

1. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) either of the two metal rings on a harness saddle through which the reins are passed

2. the ring on a dog's collar for attaching the lead

[variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tor loop; see tour]

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