noun
quirt
kwurt
Quirt (noun) means a short riding whip made of braided leather. Example: “The cowboy carried a quirt looped over his saddle horn.”
noun
1
A short riding whip made of braided leather.
"The cowboy carried a quirt looped over his saddle horn."
verb
1
To strike with such a whip.
"He quirted the horse lightly to urge it forward."
How to use quirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA braided leather riding whip, or to strike an animal with one.
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Word forms
- Plural
- quirts
- Third person singular
- quirts
- Past tense
- quirted
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish cuarta, meaning "whip."
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What does “quirt” mean?
The word “quirt” means a short riding whip made of braided leather. In plain terms, a braided leather riding whip, or to strike an animal with one.
How do you pronounce “quirt”?
“Quirt” is pronounced kwurt (/kwɚt/ in IPA).
How do you use “quirt” in a sentence?
Here is “quirt” used in a sentence: “The cowboy carried a quirt looped over his saddle horn.”
What part of speech is “quirt”?
Depending on how it is used, “quirt” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “quirt” come from?
The word “quirt” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Mexican Spanish cuarta, meaning "whip.".
How many meanings does “quirt” have?
“Quirt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short riding whip made of braided leather.
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