curb-bit en · NOUN
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of curb bit.
alt of curb bit
If the horse be in the bad habit of taking the arms of the curb-bit between his teeth (bite the curb), a small strap (lip-strap) may be placed between the arms and through the extra ring on the curb-chain.
1911, Martin Christinius Grimsgaard, Original Handbook for Riders: A Complete Guide to Modern Horsemanship:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| curb-bits | Number=Plur | lexicographic |