noun
- the part of a horse’s bridle that goes across the nose
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The rider adjusted the noseband to ensure it wasn’t too tight.
- A properly fitted noseband should allow two fingers to fit underneath.
- The leather noseband was decorated with brass studs.
- She checked that the noseband was positioned correctly before mounting.
- The horse shook its head, causing the noseband to shift slightly.
- Different disciplines require different types of nosebands.