curb-bit

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English

Noun

curb-bit (plural curb-bits)

  1. Alternative form of curb bit
    • 1911, Martin Christinius Grimsgaard, Original Handbook for Riders: A Complete Guide to Modern Horsemanship:
      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.