Meaning & use
gelded
Castrated, especially referring to a male horse that has had its testicles surgically removed.
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The stable kept several gelded horses that were calmer and easier to handle.
The vet explained why most riding horses are gelded before they are fully trained.
A note on using this word
Applies specifically to horses in everyday use; 'neutered' is the general term for other domestic animals.
Words with a similar meaning
castratedneutered
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