noseband
that part of a bridle or halter that passes over the animal's nose.
Origin of noseband
1Other words from noseband
- nosebanded, adjective
Words Nearby noseband
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How to use noseband in a sentence
If the noseband and elastics seem in great shape to you, you should make sure the mask is filtering properly.
The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks | Sandra Gutierrez G. | January 13, 2022 | Popular-ScienceWarren recommends you start by focusing on the head straps and the noseband, which are crucial to ensure you get a good seal.
The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks | Sandra Gutierrez G. | January 13, 2022 | Popular-ScienceThe aerosol-focused N95s are medical-grade respirators that come in varied formats but are always made out of three layers of heat-blown polypropylene, a sturdy metallic noseband—stiffer than those in surgical masks—and head straps.
The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks | Sandra Gutierrez G. | January 13, 2022 | Popular-ScienceThe only really useful noseband is one that is detached from the bridle-cheeks and has a separate crown-strap.
Riding for Ladies | Mrs. Power O'DonoghueYonnie, the Ayrshire bull, tossed his head and sat as the rope tightened on his noseband.
Blind Man's Lantern | Allen Kim Lang
A noseband prevents the cheek of the bit and of the headstall from going forward, and so impedes the true action of the bit.
Hints on Horsemanship, to a Nephew and Niece | George GreenwoodThe bridle should have a cavesson, instead of the usual noseband.
Riding and Driving for Women | Belle BeachWhen the standing martingale is used it is fastened to the noseband or to the cavesson, which many use in its place.
Riding and Driving for Women | Belle Beach
British Dictionary definitions for noseband
/ (ˈnəʊzˌbænd) /
the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose: Also called: nosepiece
Derived forms of noseband
- nosebanded, adjective
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