Plural of cabestro; multiple ropes or halters used for leading livestock.
The plural form of Spanish 'cabestro,' following Spanish pluralization by adding 's.' Both singular and plural entered English from Spanish through cattle-ranching terminology.
In the vaquero tradition, a cabestro wasn't just equipment—it was an extension of the vaquero's skill, and the way someone handled one revealed their expertise and horsemanship immediately.
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