backband

American

[bak-band] / ˈbækˌbænd /

noun

Carpentry. a piece of millwork surrounding the trim at the top and sides of a door or window.
a broad band passing over the back of a horse, for supporting the shafts of a vehicle.

Etymology

Origin of backband

Example Sentences

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It was only a trip, but as he got up and faced about looking for the remains of the sled, the harness, tugged by the reins, crowded on his neck—backband, collar, hames, chains and all.

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