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1. (n.) martingale
part of the tack or harness of a horse, consisting of a strap that fastens to the girth, passes between the forelegs, and fastens to the noseband or reins: used to steady the horse's head.
2. martingale
a stay for a jib boom or bowsprit.
3. martingale
a system of gambling in which the stakes are doubled or otherwise raised after each loss.
Etymology: (1580–90; < MF: kind of hose, allegedly der. of Oc martegal, inhabitant of Martigue, town in SE France)
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1. (noun) martingale
a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth; prevents the horse from throwing back its head
2. (noun) dolphin striker, martingale
spar under the bowsprit of a sailboat
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) martingale
alt. of Martingal
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