Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Spancel · Span·cel · IPA /ˈspænsl̩/ n. v. t. 01 n. A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow. 1. A rope used for tying or hobbling the legs of a horse or cow.[Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.] 02 v. t. To tie or hobble with a spancel. imp. & p. p. Spanceled; p. pr. & vb. n. Spanceling 1. To tie or hobble with a spancel.[Prov. Eng. & Local, U.S.]