Gelding
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A male horse that has been castrated, typically to improve temperament and make it more manageable for riding or work.
“The trainer preferred riding the gelding because of its calm and steady disposition.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡɛldɪŋ/
Syllables
geld·ing
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Wordle
Contains -ING ending with the GL consonant cluster at the start, tests G, E, L, and D positions well
Scrabble
D and G add moderate tile value, a solid rack-clearer that scores reasonably from the -ING suffix play
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