NOSEBAND

noseband, nosepiece

(noun) a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal’s nose

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

noseband (plural nosebands)

The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

Synonyms

• bosal, musrole

Source: Wiktionary


Nose"band`, n.

Definition: That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse's nose.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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