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cheekpiece

cheekpiece

9.2
A strap on a horse's bridle that connects the bit to the head
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃikˌpis/
  • Jargon
: correa de la brida
  • When fitting the new bridle, make sure that the cheekpieces are securely attached to the headpiece.

Examples

  • She adjusted the cheekpiece on the bridle to ensure the bit was positioned correctly.

  • Both cheekpieces should be the same length to keep the bit even.

  • She replaced the worn leather cheekpiece on her bridle before the competition.

  • The cheekpiece must be adjusted so the bit sits comfortably in the horse's mouth.

  • The horse's cheekpiece was adjusted for comfort.

  • She inspected the cheekpieces before the competition.

  • The horse's bridle features a soft cheekpiece that ensures a comfortable fit during rides.

Surface Forms

cheekpiece singular
cheekpieces plural

Morphology

cheekpiece = cheek + piece (transparent) = cheek + piece

A literal compound 'cheek' + 'piece' meaning a component related to the cheek (a strap or part that contacts the cheek) which learners can infer from its parts.

Etymology

Cheekpiece combines cheek and piece and simply means the 'piece' at the cheek. On a bridle it is the strap that sits by the horse's cheek and connects the bit to the rest of the bridle, so its name tells you it holds the bit in place.