单词 | standing martingale |
释义 | > as lemmasstanding martingale standing martingale n. Horse Riding a single adjustable strap fastened at one end to a horse's girth on the saddle, passed between the horse's front legs and fixed to the back of the noseband on the bridle; cf. running martingale n. at running adj. Compounds 3b. ΚΠ 1822 Port Folio Mar. 211 For they, like all Asiatic horsemen, ride on wide-raised cushions, covered with cloths, have very short stirrups, and standing martingales. 1952 Times 17 Apr. 7/4 The theory, apparently, is that the running martingale lessens the strong effect of the standing martingale and helps to keep the horse's head well placed. 2008 Racing Post (Nexis) 2 Sept. 19 He always races in a standing martingale to help keep his head down. < as lemmas |
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