knee-sprung

American  

[nee-spruhng] / ˈniˌsprʌŋ /

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.

1. (of a horse, mule, etc.) having a forward bowing of the knee caused by shortening of the flexor tendons.

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Etymology

Origin of knee-sprung

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

The smaller of the two—but not by much—was a sloppy blond boy, rosy-cheeked and gum-chewing, with a relentlessly cheery demeanor and his fists thrust deep in the pockets of his knee-sprung trousers.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

The over-check is the direct cause of several diseases, and a horse often becomes knee-sprung from its use.

From Friends and Helpers by Eddy, Sarah J.

As the horses entered the stretch Geers spoke to his knee-sprung bay and he responded as only Robert J. could.

From Jimmie Moore of Bucktown by Trotter, Melvin Earnest

I have cured knee-sprung horses with this oil frequently.

From The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses by Kincaid, P. R.

Thomas Carlyle's sentences are knee-sprung in front and his phrases are spavined behind, and, therefore, Carlyle has "a style" but not "style."

From The Battle of Principles A Study of the Heroism and Eloquence of the Anti-Slavery Conflict by Hillis, Newell Dwight