longe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
Senses
longe is used for these senses in English:
- longe A long rope or flat web line, more commonly referred to as a longe line, approximately 20-30 feet long, attached to the bridle, longeing cavesson, or halter of a horse and used to control the animal while longeing.
- lunge line (British) A rope-like piece of equipment, usually 20 feet or longer in length, attached to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or halter of a horse to provide control while lungeing.
- lungeing rein A piece of cotton or nylon webbing, usually around 25mm wide by about 20 metres (or longer) in length, attached with a swivel to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or headcollar of a horse to provide control while exercising or training it.
- tether A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
tether — full definition
- noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
- noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
- verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
- verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.