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fetterlock

/ˈfɛtərlɒk/ noun · British & US
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What does fetterlock mean?

noun

A type of horse shoe with a ring or strap to fasten the girth, or a fetterlock is a type of lock used to secure a horse's leg.

Example

"The blacksmith crafted a fetterlock to secure the horse's leg during the long journey."

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