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headstall

/hed-stawl/US // ˈhɛdˌstɔl //UK // (ˈhɛdˌstɔːl) //

笼头,包头,戴头盔,头饰

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : that part of a bridle or halter that encompasses the head of an animal.

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Examples

  • It must have been the headstall which, dragging along the bottom, had so opportunely anchored him.

  • An example of the headstall worn by an Ass belonging to a wealthy man may be seen in the illustration.

  • He is seated on a milkwhite horse with long flowing crimson tail, richly caparisoned, with golden headstall.

  • The reins and headstall were of crimson silk, covered with chains of silver gilt.

  • Of silver also were his heavy spurs, the pommel of his saddle, his stirrups, and the headstall of his bridle.