cantle

The word “cantle” has 2 syllables: can-tle

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.təl/


What is synonym and antonym for cantle?

In the thesaurus, “cantle” has 45 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for cantle along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cantle

  • atom
  • bit
  • chip
  • clipping
  • crumb
  • dribble
  • end
  • flake
  • fleck
  • flyspeck
  • fraction
  • fragment
  • grain
  • granule
  • leftover
  • molecule
  • morsel
  • mote
  • nubbin
  • nugget
  • oddment
  • paring
  • particle
  • patch
  • piece
  • portion
  • remainder
  • remnant
  • scrap
  • scruple
  • section
  • segment
  • shard
  • shatter
  • shaving
  • shiver
  • shred
  • sliver
  • snip
  • snippet
  • speck
  • splinter
  • stub
  • tatter
  • tittle

Meanings of cantle

  • noun
    1. A splinter, slice, or sliver broken off something.
    2. The raised back of a saddle.
    3. The top of the head.
    4. On many styles of sporran, a metal arc along the top of the pouch, usually fronting the clasp.
  • verb
    1. To cut into pieces.
    2. To cut out from.

Example Sentences

  • The cowboy adjusted the cantle of his saddle before mounting the horse.
  • A high cantle provides better support for the rider during long rides.
  • The saddle's leather cantle was beautifully carved with floral patterns.
  • He leaned back against the cantle, enjoying the view of the open plains.
  • The custom saddle had a raised cantle to suit the rider’s preferences.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms or another words to cantle, such as: atom, bit, chip, clipping, crumb, dribble, end.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

tatter

  • accessory
  • adjunct
  • appendage
  • apron
  • atom
  • become ragged
  • become threadbare
  • bit
  • break
  • butcher
  • cantle
  • cantlet
  • chafe
  • chip
  • cleave
  • clipping
  • cover
  • crumb
  • cut
  • dishrag
  • dismember
  • dissect
  • dribble
  • drop
  • dustcloth
  • end
  • erode
  • flake
  • fleck
  • flyspeck
  • fold
  • fraction
  • fragment
  • fray
  • frazzle
  • fret
  • gash
  • grain
  • granule
  • hack
  • incise
  • iota
  • jot
  • lacerate
  • lapel
  • leftover
  • lobe
  • make ragged
  • mangle
  • modicum
  • molecule
  • morsel
  • mote
  • nubbin
  • nugget
  • oddment
  • ounce
  • paring
  • part
  • particle
  • patch
  • pendant
  • pendulosity
  • piece
  • portion
  • queue
  • rag
  • ravel
  • ray
  • reduce
  • remainder
  • remnant
  • rend
  • ribbon
  • rip
  • rive
  • rub
  • rupture
  • scintilla
  • scrap
  • scruple
  • section
  • segment
  • shadow
  • shard
  • shatter
  • shave
  • shaving
  • shiver
  • shred
  • skirt
  • slash
  • sliver
  • smidgen
  • snip
  • snippet
  • speck
  • splinter
  • split
  • stitch
  • strip
  • stub
  • tab
  • tag
  • tail
  • tear
  • tippet
  • tittle
  • trace
  • unravel
  • wear
  • wear away
  • wear thin
  • whit
  • wiper

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