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curb bit

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. curb, curb bitnoun

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

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  1. curb bitnoun

    A type of bit used on a bridle, which works by leverage and has shanks and a curb chain.

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  1. Curb bit

    A curb bit is a type of bit used for riding horses that uses lever action. It includes the pelham bit and the Weymouth curb along with the traditional "curb bit" used mainly by Western riders. Kimblewicks or "Kimberwickes" are modified curb bits, and a curb bit is used in a double bridle along with a bradoon. A curb bit is, in general, more severe than a basic snaffle bit, although there are several factors that are involved in determining a bit's severity. Liverpool bits are a type of curb bit commonly used for horses in harness.

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  1. curb bit

    A curb bit is a type of bit used for riding horses that involves a strap or chain that applies pressure to the horse's lower jaw. It has a metal bar that fits into the horse's mouth and a shank that hangs down on each side of the horse's mouth. The curb bit allows for more direct control and communication with the horse than other types of bits. It is usually used for horses that have already been trained with a milder bit.

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  1. Curb bit

    A curb bit is a type of bit used for riding horses that uses lever action. It includes the pelham bit and the Weymouth curb along with the traditional "curb bit" used mainly by Western riders. Kimblewicks or "Kimberwickes" are modified curb bits, and a curb bit is used in a double bridle along with a bradoon. A curb bit is, in general, more severe than a basic snaffle bit, although there are several factors that are involved in determining a bit's severity. Liverpool bits are a type of curb bit commonly used for horses in harness.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of curb bit in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of curb bit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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