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gelding

/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/

Translations

geldingnoun

geldings

/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/

hongre

The gelding was calm and easy to handle during the riding lesson.

Le hongre était calme et facile à manipuler pendant la leçon d’équitation.

Additional translations

castrationSurtout en parlant des chevaux ou du bétail.

Synonyms

male horse

neutered horse

castrated male horse

geldingadjective

/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/

Attributive use before a noun (e.g., 'gelding class', 'gelding saddle').

hongreEmploi spécialisé en contexte hippique, souvent en apposition.

She entered her horse in the gelding division of the show.

Elle a inscrit son cheval dans la catégorie des hongres du concours.

Synonyms

geldverb

gelding

Gerund

gelded

Past Simple

gelded

Past Participle

gelding

Gerund

/ɡɛld/

châtrerSurtout pour un animal mâle.

The farmer decided to geld the young stallion to make it more manageable.

Le fermier décida de châtrer le jeune étalon pour le rendre plus maniable.

Additional translations

émasculerAu figuré ; affaiblir, priver de sa force.

Synonyms

neuter

remove testicles

sterilize

castrate

Definitions

geldingnoun

A castrated male horse.

The gelding was calm and easy to handle during the riding lesson.

The act or process of castrating an animal, especially a horse or other livestock.

The gelding of young colts is usually performed before they reach two years of age.

geldingadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a gelding, used before a noun.

She entered her horse in the gelding division of the show.

geldverb

To castrate a male animal, especially a horse.

The farmer decided to geld the young stallion to make it more manageable.

To deprive of force or strength; to emasculate or weaken figuratively.

Critics argued that the amendments would geld the reform bill.