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Definition of Cinch

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Definition: A broad strap most often made of leather, string or webbing, that goes around the horse to secure the saddle.
Pronunciation: s i nch (short i sound)
Also Known As: English riding equivalent: girth
Examples:
The cowhand tightened the cinch so that the saddle would not shift while roping cattle.

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