Definition
cabrestos
noun
- Plural of cabresto; ropes or halters used to lead or control horses or cattle.
Usage: Spanish origin; primarily used in southwestern U.S. and Latin American contexts; often refers to braided or woven rope halters
Examples
- The vaquero secured the horses with cabrestos made of braided leather.
- Several cabrestos hung on the fence post outside the corral.
- He tied the cattle together using cabrestos to move them across the pasture.
- The old cabrestos were worn but still functional for leading the pack animals.