hackamore

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Definition of hackamore in English English dictionary

a kind of bridle with no bit

A rope or rawhide halter with a wide band that can be lowered over a horse's eyes, used in breaking horses to a bridle

A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, used for leading or tieing a pack animal

{i} looped bridle (for a horse)

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

Hyphenation

hack·a·more

Etymology

() Perhaps from Spanish jáquima ‘halter’.