Definition of "noseband" [nose•band]

• The part of a bridle or halter that passes over an animal's nose. Also called nosepiece. (noun)

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• "He used to pull a little bit, which is why he has a crossed noseband, but he's settling down now, I just didn't want to take it off before the winter."
• "“Are you sure you™ve done this before?” he asked as I struggled with Trademark™s figure-eight noseband."
• "The reins were real enough'they had to be for situations like this-but they were attached to a loose noseband that Miralys could discard if necessary."