martingale

/ˈmɑrtnˌgeɪl/
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Other forms: martingales

Definitions of martingale
  1. noun
    a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head
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    type of:
    saddlery, stable gear, tack
    gear for a horse
  2. noun
    spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
    synonyms: dolphin striker
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    type of:
    spar
    a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
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