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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

  1. noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.
  2. noun The limit of someone's patience, resources, or ability to cope.
  3. verb To tie something up so it cannot move far.
  4. verb To connect a phone to another device so it can share its internet connection.

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