croupe
9.9
The rounded part of a horse behind the back, just before the tail
- noun
- /kruːp/
- UK
:
croupón
- The veterinarian examined the horse's croupe to check for any injuries.
Examples
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After the fall, the rider inspected the saddle's position, ensuring it was securely placed over the horse's croupe.
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The young mare's croupe was well-defined, showing her strength and agility.
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Croupe.
Synonyms
rump
vscroupe
6
3.5
The back part of an animal's body above the hind legs
is defined between the loins and the tail, not only above hind legs
1
9.9
The top part of a horse's back end above the tail
is between the loins and the tail rather than a vague top rear area
6.6
The rear part of an animal or person's body with hips and thighs
is narrower, meaning only the area between loins and tail
Surface Forms
Etymology
Croupe comes from French and originally meant 'rump', the back end of an animal, so think of the simple English word 'rump' to remember the place. So croupe is the part of a horse between the lower back and the tail, like the human buttocks, and it helps a rider keep balance.