Horse strap Crossword Clue

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Horse strap Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
2. control and direct with or as if by reins
(noun)
1. any means of control
2. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STRAP (noun)
1. a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
2. an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
STRAP (verb)
1. beat severely with a whip or rod
2. secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
HORSE (noun)
1. a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
2. troops trained to fight on horseback
HORSE (verb)
1. provide with a horse or horses

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