chinstrap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.
  2. A form of beard that follows the jawline but does not cover the rest of the chin.
  3. A band of colour below a bird's mouth, resembling the chinstrap of a helmet.

Word forms

chinstrap chinstraps chin-strap chin strap

Etymology

From chin + strap.

Synonyms

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