retranca — meaning in English

English meaning

• boom verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
• crupper noun A strap that goes under a horse's tail to keep the saddle from sliding forward.
• defense noun The action of protecting someone or something from attack or harm.

Senses

retranca is used for these senses in English:

• boom (sailing) A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
• crupper A strap, looped under a horse's tail, used to stop a saddle from slipping.
• defense (team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offense.

boom — full definition

1. verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
2. verb To grow or thrive rapidly, especially economically.
3. noun A sudden period of rapid growth or prosperity.
4. noun A long pole used to extend or support something, such as a sail, microphone, or crane load.

crupper — full definition

1. noun A strap that goes under a horse's tail to keep the saddle from sliding forward.
2. noun An animal's hindquarters or rump, particularly in the case of a horse.
3. noun A piece of armour that protects a horse's hindquarters.

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