noseband

[ nohz-band ]

noun

1. that part of a bridle or halter that passes over the animal's nose.

noseband

/ ˈnəʊzˌbænd /

noun

1. the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose Also callednosepiece

Derived Forms

• ˈnoseˌbanded, adjective

Other Words From

• nosebanded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of noseband¹

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + band ²

Example Sentences

If the noseband and elastics seem in great shape to you, you should make sure the mask is filtering properly.

From Popular-Science

Warren recommends you start by focusing on the head straps and the noseband, which are crucial to ensure you get a good seal.

From Popular-Science

The aerosol-focused N95s are medical-grade respirators that come in varied formats but are always made out of three layers of heat-blown polypropylene, a sturdy metallic noseband—stiffer than those in surgical masks—and head straps.

From Popular-Science

The only really useful noseband is one that is detached from the bridle-cheeks and has a separate crown-strap.

From Project Gutenberg

Yonnie, the Ayrshire bull, tossed his head and sat as the rope tightened on his noseband.

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A noseband prevents the cheek of the bit and of the headstall from going forward, and so impedes the true action of the bit.

From Project Gutenberg

The bridle should have a cavesson, instead of the usual noseband.

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When the standing martingale is used it is fastened to the noseband or to the cavesson, which many use in its place.

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