uncoffle

/ʌnˈkɒfəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to release or untie a group of horses or cattle that have become entangled or in a group, often in a state of excitement or chaos.

“The cowboy carefully uncoffled the horses after the rodeo was over.”

2. noun

a group of horses or cattle that have become entangled or in a state of excitement or chaos.

“The rodeo riders had to navigate through the uncoffle of cows in the arena.”

Synonyms

  • unharness
  • untangle

Antonyms

  • giddyup
  • harness