Definition of Headstall

1. Noun. The band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head.

Exact synonyms: Headpiece
Generic synonyms: Band
Group relationships: Bridle

Definition of Headstall

1. n. That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.

Definition of Headstall

1. Noun. A synthetic or leather headpiece or headcollar, for leading or tying up a horse. ¹

2. Noun. The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements. (US) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Headstall

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Headstall

headshots
headshrinker
headshrinkers
headshunt
headshunts
headslapper
headslappers
headsman
headsmen
headspace
headspaces
headspin
headspins
headspring
headsprings
headstall (current term)
headstalls
headstamp
headstamps
headstand
headstands
headstart
headstarts
headstay
headstays
headstead
headstock
headstocks
headstone
headstones

Literary usage of Headstall

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Argentine Plains and Andine Glaciers: Life on an Estancia, and an Expedition by Walter Larden (1911)
"There is no " throat- lash " ; and so the whole comes away easily. Therefore, if the horse is to be tied up, the headstall (bozal) ..."

2. Illustrated Horse-breaking by Matthew Horace Hayes (1908)
"While on the subject of adjusting gear, I should point out that if we want to put a bridle on a horse which has a headstall on, and which we cannot depend ..."

3. Indian Nights' Entertainment by Charles Swynnerton (1892)
"One hundred rupees without the headstall,' answered the Brahmin. ... But you must give up the headstall as well,' said the people. ..."

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