latigo
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A leather strap that fastens a saddle to a horse
- noun
- /ˈlætɪɡoʊ/
- Jargon
:
cincha
- Using a latigo is essential for keeping the saddle in place during a long ride.
Examples
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The cowboy tightened the latigo to secure the saddle before riding off.
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She checked the latigo to make sure it was fastened properly to the saddle.
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Latigo says:
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Etymology
Latigo comes from Spanish látigo, meaning 'whip' or 'lash', which was a strong strip of leather used for tying or hitting. So latigo is easy to remember as the leather strap that 'lashes' the saddle to the horse.