headstall

noun

head·stall | \ ˈhed-ˌstȯl

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Definition of headstall

: a part of a bridle or halter that encircles the head

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Recent Examples on the Web The man offered Butler the horse, saddle, pad and headstall for $100. — Jenna Watson, Indianapolis Star, "Mandy was going to the 'killer barn.' 12 years later, she led Deputy Pickett to his grave.," 29 Mar. 2018

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“Headstall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headstall. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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headstall

noun

head·stall | \ ˈhed-ˌstȯl

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: an arrangement of straps or rope that fits around the head of an animal and forms part of a bridle or halter

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