noseband

American  

[nohz-band] / ˈnoʊzˌbænd /

noun

1. that part of a bridle or halter that passes over the animal's nose.

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noseband British  

/ ˈnəʊzˌbænd /

noun

1. Also called: nosepiece.  the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose

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Other Word Forms

• nosebanded adjective

Etymology

Origin of noseband

First recorded in 1605–15; nose + band ²

Example Sentences

Makfi, noseband, beats Canford Cliffs, orange colours, in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket in May.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2010

Later, as Imperial Commander took the ovation, Walsh could be seen standing up in the saddle as Kauto Star's white noseband approached through the gloom.

From The Guardian • Mar. 19, 2010

The plover’s golden eye and red noseband made it look like one of the dancers in the Bladder Feast.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

Yonnie, the Ayrshire bull, tossed his head and sat as the rope tightened on his noseband.

From Blind Man's Lantern by Schelling, George Luther

The noseband method is generally adopted by polo players.

From The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. by Hayes, M. Horace (Matthew Horace)