bangtail

/ˈbæŋˌteɪl/
noun
  1. A horse's tail that is cut straight across at the end, or a horse with such a tail.
    • The rancher pointed out the bangtail on the mare in the corral.
    • The old cowboy remembered when bangtails were common among working horses.
    • At the county fair, the children admired the pony with the neat bangtail.
  2. A racehorse, especially one of unknown or poor pedigree.
    • At the track, the crowd cheered for the long-shot bangtail as it crossed the finish line.
    • He bet on a bangtail that nobody expected to win the derby.
    • The trainer worked hard to turn the bangtail into a competitive racer.
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