SportsAugust 30, 2026

gelding

GELD-ing

Definition

A male horse that has been castrated.

Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse word 'geldr,' meaning 'barren' or 'sterile.' It entered English to describe an animal that has been castrated, specifically a horse.

In the news

The article identifies the racehorse Sharons Beach as an 'Omaha Beach gelding,' specifying his biological status as part of his formal racing profile.

Sharons Beach PullsMild Upset In St. Louis Derby

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