pastern

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Noun pastern has 1 sense

pastern, fetter bone - the part between the fetlock and the hoof
--₁ is a kind of bone, os
--₁ is a part of horse's foot, horse's hoof
--₁ has parts: coronet

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Pastern

Noun:

1. The part of a horse's foot between the fetlock and the hoof.

Example sentence:

The horse had a white marking on its pastern.

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Adjective:

1. Located near the pastern.

Example sentence:

The pastern joint needed medical attention.

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Verb:

1. To examine or treat the pastern of a horse.

Example sentence:

The veterinarian had to pastern the injured horse carefully.

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