Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spancel
Noun
/ˈspansəl/
Definition
A device used to bind the legs of animals, especially in the context of livestock.
Examples
- The farmer used a spancel to safely secure the sheep during the shearing process.
- In some rural areas, a spancel is commonly used to catch runaway livestock.
Meaning
To tie or fetter the legs of an animal, particularly for the purpose of restraint or capturing.
Synonyms
- Hobble
- Fetter
- Restraint
