cheek strap

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noun

(of a bridle) one of two straps passing over the cheeks of the horse and connecting the crown piece with the bit or noseband.

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Also called cheekpiece.

Words nearby cheek strap

cheekbone, cheek by jowl, cheeked, cheekpiece, cheek pouch, cheek strap, cheek tooth, Cheektowaga, cheeky, cheep, cheer

How to use cheek strap in a sentence

Employees strap a device to their heads and power a helicopter drone with their minds.
Use Your Brain—Control a Drone|The Daily Beast Video|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“The lies of the government shocked us,” says Fatima, as the tears flow slowly from her eyes and down her cheek.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Scrutinizing the lines on your face, she strokes your cheek and asks if your boss is working you too hard.
How to Make It Through Thanksgiving Alive|Lizzie Crocker|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bakari reaches out, strokes Bundy's cheek and stares into his eyes longingly.
Cliven Bundy’s Brokeback Mountain Moment|Olivia Nuzzi|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST

However, I spent enough time with him and other players to witness moments, comments and actions that were not so tongue-in-cheek.
Why I Named My Quidditch Film Mudbloods|Farzad Sangari|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Do not the widow's tears run down the cheek, and her cry against him that causeth them to fall?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
He has told me that their society produced on him the effect of the cool hands of saints against his cheek.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
A lurid spot on each cheek showed burning red through the bronze of his skin.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
A burning crimson flushed over the cheek of Wharton, as Louis uttered this ardent appeal to friendship and to Heaven.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
As he stepped forward to salute her, she presented her cheek to him, and suddenly stabbed him dead at her feet.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills