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Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In saddlery, a strap connecting the throat-strap and nose-band of a halter.
- n. A strap which passes under the jaw of a horse and connects with the nose-piece and bridle-checks.
Examples
“In place of that padded skull-cap with chin-strap, Petr Cech might at least consider adopting a fearsome Highlander style Kurgan skull-helmet, while for all we know, the increasingly effete flower Fernando Torres could be just one left-up toilet seat from hitting the richest vein of scoring of his career.”
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“Mr. Ryan anticipated a "triple chin-strap game" against the Steelers on frozen turf that felt more like concrete than sod.”
“Then he passed a little bottle to his brother, and Charles attended to the chin-strap mark that would have betrayed him a British officer in any light brighter than dusk.”
“King said nothing, but the chin-strap mark on his cheek and chin grew slightly whiter, as it always does under the stress of emotion.”
“For the fellas, it uses a dna match from their chin-strap beards and braided pony tail.”
“The soft sand is perfect for lounging, or eyeing Aussie lifesavers in those cute chin-strap caps.”
“He pushed back my cap, so it hung by its chin-strap.”
“Good thing the chin-strap had a Velcro fastener in addition to the buckle, because you couldn't buckle anything with just one hand.”
Music to My Sorrow
“By now, villagers were arriving with leather and wooden buckets, cooking pots, ancient helmets with chin-strap han'dles, even crockery mugs and tin cups.”
The Black Wing
“‘Did you miss me?’ he asked, untying the chin-strap and removing the helmet.”
Lion Of Macedon
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