throatlatch

[throht-lach]

noun

1. a strap that passes under a horse's throat and helps to hold a bridle or halter in place.

Word History and Origins

Origin of throatlatch¹

First recorded in 1785–95; throat + latch

Example Sentences

Samuel slipped the bit in Doxology’s reluctant mouth, set the brow band, and buckled the throatlatch.

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The throatlatch should admit four fingers between it and the throat.

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Now the black neck was straight and taut, flatcapped by the slim ears that lay close to the throatlatch.

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I have a mule which has a swelling on the throat about where the throatlatch touches.

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