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- [hed-stawl]
- /ˈhɛdˌstɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hed-stawl]
- /ˈhɛdˌstɔl/
Definitions of headstall word
- noun headstall that part of a bridle or halter that encompasses the head of an animal. 1
- noun headstall The part of a bridle or halter that fits around a horse’s head. 1
- noun headstall the part of a bridle or halter that fits over a horse's head 0
- noun headstall The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements. 0
- noun headstall (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A phorbeia. 0
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Origin of headstall
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75, headstall is from the late Middle English word hedstall. See head, stall1
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Parts of speech for Headstall
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
headstall popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
headstall usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for headstall
noun headstall
- control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- deterrent — A deterrent is something that prevents people from doing something by making them afraid of what will happen to them if they do it.
- leash — a chain, strap, etc., for controlling or leading a dog or other animal; lead.
- curb — If you curb something, you control it and keep it within limits.
- restraint — a restraining action or influence: freedom from restraint.
Antonyms for headstall
noun headstall
- liberation — the act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
- encouragement — The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
Top questions with headstall
- what is a headstall?
- how to make a headstall?
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