1
: a castrated animal
specifically
: a castrated male horse
2
archaic
: eunuch
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Kelce, the boyfriend of pop megastar Taylor Swift, bought into the 3-year-old gelding about a month ago, but his involvement was disclosed only this week by owners Team Valor International partnership.
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David K. Li, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
The veterinarian who assisted in the rescue posted an update on the horse’s condition and shared a photo of the 20-year-old Arabian gelding on Facebook.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
Last three geldings to win 2009 — Mine That Bird.
2003 — Funny Cide.
1929 — Clyde van Dusen.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2024
The 149th edition of the Preakness, which covers 1 3/16 miles on the dirt track and is run by 3-year-old colts, geldings and fillies, is set for Saturday evening.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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David K. Li, NBC News, 1 Sep. 2024
The veterinarian who assisted in the rescue posted an update on the horse’s condition and shared a photo of the 20-year-old Arabian gelding on Facebook.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024
Last three geldings to win 2009 — Mine That Bird.
2003 — Funny Cide.
1929 — Clyde van Dusen.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2024
The 149th edition of the Preakness, which covers 1 3/16 miles on the dirt track and is run by 3-year-old colts, geldings and fillies, is set for Saturday evening.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2024
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“Gelding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gelding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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gelding
noun
geld·ing
ˈgel-diŋ 
: a castrated animal
especially
: a castrated male horse
Medical Definition
gelding
noun
geld·ing
ˈgel-diŋ
: a castrated animal
specifically
: a castrated male horse
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