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 Definitions of hackamore  [ˈhæk əˌmɔr, -ˌmoʊr]  

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Definition of 'hackamore' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) hackamore
a simple looped bridle, by means of which controlling pressure is exerted on the nose of a horse, used chiefly in breaking colts.

Etymology:  (1840–50, Amer.; alter. (by folk etym.) of Sp jáquima headstall < Ar shaqīmah)

Definition of 'hackamore' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) halter, hackamore
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading


Definition of 'hackamore' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) hackamore
a halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal



'hackamore' - Nearby Entries  

hachiman  hachure  hacienda  hack driver  hackamore  hackberry  hackbut  



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