English dictionary

pastern

/'p/&/st/@/rn/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the part between the fetlock and the hoof

noun.animal

Synonyms fetter bone

Source: WordNet 3.0
The part of the foot of the horse, and allied animals, between the fetlock and the coffin joint. See <i>Illust.</i> of <u>Horse</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913