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cheekpiece

[ cheek-pees ]

noun

  1. either of two vertical bars of a bit, one on each end of the mouthpiece.


cheekpiece

/ ˈtʃiːkˌpiːs /

noun

  1. either of the two straps of a bridle that join the bit to the crownpiece
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of cheekpiece1

First recorded in 1750–60; cheek + piece
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Example Sentences

Designer Mark Coulier said, "Austin Butler’s wearing a chin piece all the way through the movie right from the beginning, and then we added cheekpieces and a jawline for when he is in Vegas."

From Salon

First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces, so it appears that connections mean business.

Making his handicap debut from a low mark, Bygones Sovereign wears cheekpieces for the first time and should appreciate this better surface.

Long Run is likely to wear cheekpieces when he runs in the Cheltenham Gold Cup later this month.

The trainer was unconcerned by the laziness displayed by Long Run and will now decide how best to bring him forward with the use of cheekpieces.

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