Chinstrap

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.

    "A bridle, the chin-strap or chain."

  2. 2
    A form of beard that follows the jawline but does not cover the rest of the chin.
  3. 3
    A band of colour below a bird's mouth, resembling the chinstrap of a helmet.

    "A miniature look-alike of the Canada Goose, with a partial white necklace instead of a white chinstrap."

Synonyms

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chin strip

Example

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"A bridle, the chin-strap or chain."

Etymology

From chin + strap.

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