cavalletti

noun plural but singular or plural in construction cav·al·let·ti \ˌka-və-ˈle-tē\

Definition of CAVALLETTI

: a series of timber jumps that are adjustable in height for schooling horses

cav·al·let·ti also cav·a·let·ti \ˌka-və-ˈle-tē\

Italian, plural of cavalletto trestle, diminutive of cavallo horse, from Latin caballus

First Known Use: 1950

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