Quirt - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A quirt is a short, flexible riding whip with a braided leather lash, used by horseback riders to guide or signal their horse without causing harm.
Definition:
A short-handled riding whip with a braided leather lash.
Synonyms:
whip, crop, lash
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
reward, praise
Common Collocations:
horse rider's quirt, leather quirt, quirt handle
Derivatives:
quirted, quirting
Usage Tips:
Use 'quirt' as a noun for the whip or as a verb meaning to strike with it.
Common Phrases:
crack the quirt, quirt in hand, quick with the quirt
Etymology:
Derived from Spanish 'cuarta,' meaning a whip or strap.
Examples:
- 1. The cowboy swung his quirt to urge the horse forward.
- 2. She kept a leather quirt hanging by the stable door.
- 3. He gently tapped the horse’s flank with his quirt.
- 4. The rider was skilled at quirting without causing harm.