1. cut very short and brushed upward (of hair, especially a horse’s mane)
Usage: equestrian

Examples

• The horse’s mane was roached for the competition.
• She preferred her pony’s mane roached rather than braided.
• The groom roached the stallion’s mane to show off his neck.
• A roached mane requires regular maintenance to look neat.
• The riding instructor recommended keeping the mane roached for safety.