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CHEEKPIECE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cheekpiece mean?
• CHEEKPIECE (noun)
The noun CHEEKPIECE has 1 sense:
1. either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
Familiarity information: CHEEKPIECE used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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