thurl
9.9
The rear hip area of an animal like a horse
- noun
- /θɜrl/
- Archaic
:
cadera
- The veterinarian examined the injured thurl to determine the cause of the animal's limp.
- thurl width
Examples
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The farmer checked the horse's thurl for any swelling after the long ride.
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In cattle judging, the position of the thurl is important for evaluating movement.
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The cow's thurl is crucial for its mobility.
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A healthy thurl supports the animal's weight.
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The farmer checked the horse's thurl for any swelling after the long ride.
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In cattle judging, the position of the thurl is important for evaluating movement.
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The veterinarian examined the injured thurl to determine the cause of the animal's limp.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Thurl likely comes from an old English word thyrel meaning 'hole', and people used it for the hip because the hip is like a socket or cup where the leg fits. That's why thurl can mean the hip joint in animals.
