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chinstrap

The English word “chinstrap” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From chin + strap.

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