headstall

American  

[hed-stawl] / ˈhɛdˌstɔl /

noun

1. that part of a bridle or halter that encompasses the head of an animal.

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headstall British  

/ ˈhɛdˌstɔːl /

noun

1. another word (esp US) for head collar

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Etymology

Origin of headstall

First recorded in 1425–75, headstall is from the late Middle English word hedstall. See head, stall ¹

Example Sentences

He let them feel the red saddle, and showed them the brass chain throat-latch on the bridle and the big brass buttons at each temple where the headstall and brow band crossed.

From Literature

In the dusk its headstall flickered and flashed, as if it were studded with gems like living stars.

From Literature

They wore beautifully colored woollen coverings over their humps, and headstalls with tassels of dark red, green, and blue trailing almost to the ground.

From Literature

He turned back, slipped the bit in Dox’s mouth, and laced the big flop ears into the headstall.

From Literature

He got it out, reached forward and cut the headstall.

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