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cantle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cantle has 1 sense
  1. cantle - the back of a saddle seat
    --1 is a kind of
    back, backrest
    --1 is a part of saddle

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Cantle

Noun

Sense 1: The hind part of a saddle, which is raised above the seat.

Example sentence: She tightened the straps around the cantle to secure her position on the saddle.

Sense 2: The projecting or elevated part of anything, such as the back of a chair or the top of a box.

Example sentence: He leaned against the cantle of the chair, finding comfort in its support.

Sense 3: A corner or edge, especially a corner at the top of a wall where two walls meet.

Example sentence: The painting hung on the cantle of the room, drawing attention to the meeting of the walls.

Verb

Sense 1: To cut, break, or divide the cantle or corner of something.

Example sentence: The carpenter expertly cantled the wood to fit it into the desired shape.

Sense 2: To sever or cut off a part of something, especially in a hasty or careless manner.

Example sentence: She cantled a small piece of the cake to taste its deliciousness.

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