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cheekpiece
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cheekpiece [ˈtʃiːkˌpiːs]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) either of the two straps of a bridle that join the bit to the crownpiece
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Noun1.cheekpiece - either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiececheekpiece - either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece
bridle - headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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Cheekpieces didn't help at Doncaster on his latest appearance and they are unlikely to do so again, so he is one to tread carefully with.
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The cheekpieces (worn on his last three victories) were left off, and with this pipe-opener under his belt, back at a more suitable trip and with the headgear back on, better can be expected.
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Clive Brittain took the unorthodox step of equipping Warrsan with cheekpieces for his work on the dirt ahead of the race.
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