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- [kan-tl]
- /ˈkæn tl/
- /ˈkæn.təl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kan-tl]
- /ˈkæn tl/
Definitions of cantle word
- noun cantle the back part of a saddle that slopes upwards 3
- noun cantle a slice; broken-off piece 3
- noun cantle the upward-curving rear part of a saddle 3
- noun cantle the hind part of a saddle, usually curved upward. 1
- noun cantle a corner; piece; portion: a cantle of land. 1
- noun cantle The raised, curved part at the back of a horse's saddle. 1
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Origin of cantle
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English cantel (< Anglo-French) < Medieval Latin cantellus, equivalent to Latin cant(us) (see cant2) + -ellus diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Cantle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cantle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cantle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with cantle
- what is a cantle on a saddle?
- what is the cantle on a saddle?
- what does cantle mean?
- what is a cantle?
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