throatlatch

[ throht-lach ]

noun

1. a strap that passes under a horse's throat and helps to hold a bridle or halter in place.

Word History and Origins

Origin of throatlatch¹

First recorded in 1785–95; throat + latch

Example Sentences

Samuel slipped the bit in Doxology’s reluctant mouth, set the brow band, and buckled the throatlatch.

From Literature

The throatlatch should admit four fingers between it and the throat.

From Project Gutenberg

Now the black neck was straight and taut, flatcapped by the slim ears that lay close to the throatlatch.

From Project Gutenberg

I have a mule which has a swelling on the throat about where the throatlatch touches.

From Project Gutenberg