HEADSTALL Antonyms

• either of two straps of a bridle that connect the bit to the headpiece

• an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

• a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange

• a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• keep to the curb

• place restrictions on

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

• a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

• a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

• either of the rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

• hang with a halter

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

• stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

• put a harness

• exploit the power of

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• keep in check

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• any means of control

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

• keep in check

• support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

• the stirrup-shaped ossicle that transmits sound from the incus to the cochlea

• an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

• hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

• a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag

• whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging

• tie with a strap

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• sharpen with a strap

• secure (a sprained joint) with a strap

• restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

• tie with a tether