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Tackling :: Tackling (n.) The straps and fixures adjusted to an animal, by which he draws a carriage, or the like; harness..

Rein :: Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse..

Slit :: Slit (n.) To cut lengthwise; to cut into long pieces or strips; as, to slit iron bars into nail rods; to slit leather into straps..

Cob :: Cob (n.) A punishment consisting of blows inflicted on the buttocks with a strap or a flat piece of wood.

Shackle :: Shackle (n.) Something which confines the legs or arms so as to prevent their free motion; specifically, a ring or band inclosing the ankle or wrist, and fastened to a similar shackle on the other leg or arm, or to something else, by a chain or a strap; a gyve; a fetter..

Strappado :: Strappadoes (pl. ) of Strappad.

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..

Hackamore :: Hackamore (n.) A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal..

Backstay :: Backstay (n.) A rope or strap used to prevent excessive forward motion.

Band :: Band (v. t.) A fillet, strap, or any narrow ligament with which a thing is encircled, or fastened, or by which a number of things are tied, bound together, or confined; a fetter..

Guide :: Guide (n.) The leather strap by which the shield of a knight was slung across the shoulder, or across the neck and shoulder..

Understrapping :: Understrapping (a.) Becoming an understrapper; subservient.

Giggyng :: Giggyng (n.) The act of fastending the gige or leather strap to the shield.

Chaise :: Chaise (n.) A two-wheeled carriage for two persons, with a calash top, and the body hung on leather straps, or thorough-braces. It is usually drawn by one horse..

Strapper :: Strappado (v. t.) To punish or torture by the strappado.

Strap :: Strap (n.) The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy..

Band :: Band (v. t.) A belt or strap.

Strap-shaped :: Strapple (v. t.) To hold or bind with, or as with, a strap; to entangle..

But :: But (v. t.) A kind of hinge used in hanging doors, etc.; -- so named because fastened on the edge of the door, which butts against the casing, instead of on its face, like the strap hinge; also called butt hinge..

Bottine :: Bottine (n.) An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children..

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