chin strap

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a strap that goes under the chin to hold a hat or helmet in place

chinCHIN + noun

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strap

Examples (10)

  • Fasten the chin strap or the helmet will fall off.
  • The cyclist made sure her chin strap was snug before starting the race.
  • A sturdy chin strap held the construction worker's hard hat firmly in place.
  • My helmet is wobbly; I think the chin strap needs tightening.
  • The old-fashioned bonnet had a beautiful ribbon that served as a chin strap.
  • Each soldier was instructed to check their helmet's chin strap for wear and tear.
  • The leather chin strap felt uncomfortable against his skin.
  • Did you remember to adjust the chin strap on your child's helmet?
  • This new helmet features a magnetic buckle on its chin strap.
  • Without a proper chin strap, the hat would have blown off in the wind.