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noseband

[ nohz-band ]

noun

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


noseband

/ ˈəʊˌæԻ /

noun

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

  • ˈԴDzˌԻ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzbԻe adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of noseband1

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + band 2
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Example Sentences

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The plover’s golden eye and red noseband made it look like one of the dancers in the Bladder Feast.

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He used to pull a little bit, which is why he has a crossed noseband, but he's settling down now, I just didn't want to take it off before the winter.

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Later, as Imperial Commander took the ovation, Walsh could be seen standing up in the saddle as Kauto Star's white noseband approached through the gloom.

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The noseband method is generally adopted by polo players.

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

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