Chinstrap
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chinstrap is a noun meaning A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.
Meaning
A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.
More Meanings
- A form of beard that follows the jawline but does not cover the rest of the chin.
- A band of colour below a bird's mouth, resembling the chinstrap of a helmet.
Example Sentences
A bridle, the chin-strap or chain.
A miniature look-alike of the Canada Goose, with a partial white necklace instead of a white chinstrap.
I immediately spat my mouthpiece out and unbuckled my chinstrap, yanking my helmet off of my head in a determined flash.
The dark slate-grey plumage contrasting strongly with white 'chinstrap' is shared only by Blue Eared-pheasant, but their ranges do not overlap.
Word Forms
- chinstraps
- chin-strap
- chin strap
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chinpiece, chinband, headstrap, crossband, neckstrap, chambon.
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