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Definition of gelding

gelding

/ˈɡɛl.dɪŋ/
geld · ing
Plural:geldings
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• noun

1

A castrated male equine, especially a domesticated horse, prized for its calm and steady temperament for riding or draft work.

Example

"The instructor recommended a gentle bay gelding for the beginner's first riding lesson."

2

The surgical act or veterinary practice of castrating a male horse or other livestock animal.

Example

"The veterinarian scheduled the young colt's gelding for early spring before the warm weather arrived."

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• Rhymes for gelding

• Nearby Words

gelatinousness
gelato
gelcap
gelding
gem
gem squash
gemini

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old Norse geldingr ('castrated animal, eunuch'), derived from the verb gelda ('to castrate').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gelding. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gelding
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