Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In saddlery, a strap connecting the throat-strap and nose-band of a halter.
- noun A strap which passes under the jaw of a horse and connects with the nose-piece and bridle-checks.
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Examples
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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.
Premier League stars need to woman down before they man up | Barry Glendenning 2011
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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.
A Super Comeback Falls Short Scott Cacciola 2011
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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.
In The Time Of Light dj barber 2010
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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.
In The Time Of Light dj barber 2010
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For the fellas, it uses a dna match from their chin-strap beards and braided pony tail.
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The soft sand is perfect for lounging, or eyeing Aussie lifesavers in those cute chin-strap caps.
TRAVEL: BEACH BANS 2007
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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 Lackey, Mercedes 2005
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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 Lackey, Mercedes 2005
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He pushed back my cap, so it hung by its chin-strap.
Orphans of Chaos 2005
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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 Kirchoff, Mary 1993
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