terret

/ˈtɛɹɪt/

terret noun: one of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.

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Noun

terret (plural terrets)

One of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.
- She had a good idea of what was coming, and the moment York took the rein off the terret in order to shorten it, she took her opportunity, and reared up so suddenly, that York had his nose roughly hit, and his hat knocked off; […][1877], Anna Sewell, “A Strike for Liberty”, in Black Beauty: […], London: Jarrold and Sons, […], →OCLC, part II, page 106

terret meaning in Tamil

terret in Tamil

கோப்புவளையம்கோப்புக்கண்ணி

Forms of terret

plural	terrets

Origin of terret

Alteration of Middle English toret, turret (“half-ring, eyelet”), from Anglo-Norman turette, diminutive of Old French tur (“circuit, ring”). More at turn.

Questions about terret

What does terret mean?: Terret means one of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.
What is terret in Tamil?: Terret in Tamil is கோப்புவளையம்கோப்புக்கண்ணி. See Terret meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is terret?: Terret is a noun.
How do you pronounce terret?: Terret is pronounced /ˈtɛɹɪt/.
What is the plural of terret?: The plural of terret is terrets.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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