HyperDic: martingale

English > 2 senses of the word *martingale*:
NOUN	artifact	martingale	a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth
NOUN	artifact	martingale, dolphin striker	spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat

martingale > pronunciation
Sounds	maa'rtihngey.l
Rhymes	ail ... Yale: 95 rhymes with eyl...

English > *martingale*: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	A harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head.
Part of	harness	stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart
Broader	stable gear, saddlery, tack	gear for a horse

English > *martingale*: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat.
Synonym	dolphin striker
Broader	spar	A stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging