noseband

The part of a bridle or halter that passes over an animal’s nose.

That part of a bridle which comes over the nose and is attached to the cheek-straps. Also called nose-piece. See cut under harness.

That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse’s nose.

The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal’s nose