CHEEKPIECE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("cheekpiece" is a kind of...):

strap (an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position)

Holonyms ("cheekpiece" is a part of...):

bridle (headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control)

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