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nose·band

 (nōz′bănd′)
n.
The part of a bridle or halter that passes over an animal's nose. Also called nosepiece.
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noseband

(ˈnəʊzˌbænd)
n
(Horse Training, Riding & Manège) the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose. Also called: nosepiece
ˈnoseˌbanded adj
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

nose•band

(ˈnoʊzˌbænd)

n.
the part of a bridle or halter that passes over the animal's nose.
[1605–15]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.noseband - a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
nosepiece
bridle - headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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Translations

noseband

[ˈnəʊzbænd] N → muserola f
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