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CHEEKPIECE
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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)