hackamore
Americannoun
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a simple looped bridle, by means of which controlling pressure is exerted on the nose of a horse, used chiefly in breaking colts.
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Western U.S. any of several forms of halter used especially for breaking horses.
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of hackamore
1840–50, alteration (by folk etymology) of Spanish jáquima headstall < Arabic shaqīmah
Example Sentences
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A hackamore is sort of like a bridle but without the bit in the horse’s mouth.
From Washington Times
We put the hackamore on him, and he’s been very good.
From New York Times
Do people usually ride with hackamores out here?”
From Project Gutenberg
"Fetch me that hackamore!" yelled Hardy Atkins from where he knelt on the brute's straining neck.
From Project Gutenberg
Deftly seizing one by the nose, the girl forced a rope "hackamore" she had brought with her into its mouth, and cast off its hobbles.
From Project Gutenberg
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