Synonyms & related words for fetlock

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of fetlock — including pastern, hoof, forefoot, toe, instep, heel. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to fetlock

Explore words related to fetlock — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include foreleg, forefeet, foreshank, ankle, shinsplints, dewclaw, hooves, anklebone. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for fetlock

Common synonyms for fetlock include pastern, hoof, forefoot, toe, instep, heel, ungula, foot — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does fetlock come from?

The word fetlock breaks down into 2 roots of Middle High German and Old English origin: fet, from Middle High German fetel (“foot, related to foot”); and lock, from Old English locc (“tuft of hair, lock”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.