stringhalt

[ string-hawlt ]

noun

, Veterinary Pathology.

1. a nerve disorder in horses, causing exaggerated flexing movements of the hind legs in walking.

stringhalt

/ ˈstrɪŋˌhɔːlt /

noun

1. vet science a sudden spasmodic lifting of the hind leg of a horse, resulting from abnormal contraction of the flexor muscles of the hock Also calledspringhalt

Other Words From

• stringhalted stringhalty adjective
• stringhalted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stringhalt¹

First recorded in 1515–25; string + halt ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of stringhalt¹

C16: probably string + halt ²

Example Sentences

Foot-ball produces what may be called the endogenous or ingrowing toenail, stringhalt and mania.

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He had stringhalt, I think, and Dr. Fred said he was getting less worth every day and after awhile would not be fit to travel.

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