Meaning of greenbroke | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Newly tamed; not fully domesticated for all forms of working.
2. Somewhat wild or inexperienced; not completely socialized or comfortable with an activity.
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Examples

“Just halfway decent greenbroke horses. Say⟳ six saddles. Double⟳ and stop⟳ and stand⟳ still to be saddled.”

“Maggie dashed away the tear⟳ tracks on her cheeks. “Thank⟳ you, Mr. Potts. I believe⟳ I' ll take⟳ you up on your offer⟳ as my colt is only greenbroke, and the only other horse I know⟳ how to ride⟳ is gone—pulling our cart .”

“This is readily seen in the greenbroke horse that has yet to build⟳ full confidence in its rider. I have⟳ frequently observed the enhanced performance of the greenbroke horse when it is allowed to train⟳ or exercise in the company of others, whether that horse is familiar with its company or not.”

“We'll add⟳ a greenbroke pack⟳ animal and you can break⟳ him on the trail.”

“He writes: "To my daughter Caroline, a greenbroke five-year-old, who despite the occasional need⟳ of a heavy hand gives promise⟳ of an eventual good, if spirited performance.””

“Here the women are barely greenbroke , the men handsome charismatic cheats ; even the ghosts compel us to listen⟳ hard to their too-late wisdom .”

“I'm twenty-three years old, and I'm not even green-broke yet.”

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