heypolyglot
Italian

frustino

/fruˈstino/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

riding crop

  • A short whip used in horseback riding; riding crop.
  • A small whisk used in cooking (regional/rare).

In a sentence

L'amazzone teneva il frustino saldamente nella mano destra.

The horsewoman held the riding crop firmly in her right hand.

Non è necessario usare il frustino per guidare il cavallo.

It is not necessary to use the crop to guide the horse.

Hai dimenticato il frustino nella stalla?

Did you forget your riding crop in the stable?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
frustinomasculine · singular
frustinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Diminutive of 'frusta' (whip). Most commonly refers to equestrian equipment.

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