noseband

[ nohz-band ]

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

Origin of noseband

1
First recorded in 1605–15; nose + band2

Other words from noseband

  • nosebanded, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for noseband

noseband

/ (ˈnəʊzˌbænd) /


noun
  1. the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose: Also called: nosepiece

Derived forms of noseband

  • nosebanded, adjective

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