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quirt

/kwɜrt/
verb
  1. To strike or urge on with a quirt.
    • Never quirt an animal in anger; it only causes fear and pain.
    • He gently quirted his horse to encourage a faster trot.
    • The rider had to quirt the stubborn mule to get it moving again.
noun
  1. A short, flexible riding whip made of braided leather, often with a handle and a lash.
    • The cowboy carried a quirt to guide his horse across the open range.
    • The old leather quirt was worn smooth from years of use.
    • She hung her quirt on the saddle horn after a long day of riding.
Synonyms
croplashwhip
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