Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cabestro
noun
/kəˈbɛs.troʊ/
Definition
A term used primarily in Latin American communities, referring to a rope or strap used to tie up cattle, particularly in the context of herding.
Examples
- The farmer used a cabestro to lead the cow to the pasture.
- During the festival, they decorated the cabestro to make it visually striking.
- The cabestro serves not only a practical purpose but also a cultural one in local traditions.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it signifies anything that restrains or controls, often used metaphorically to describe an aspect of limitation or constraint.
Synonyms
- halter
- rope
- leash
- tether
