noun
pelham
noun
1
A type of horse bit combining a mouthpiece, shank, and two sets of rings, used to give the rider more control.
"The trainer switched the young horse onto a pelham bit for extra control."
How to Use Pelham
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of bridle bit for horses that combines features of two other bit types.
Word Forms
pelhams plural, Pelhams plural
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The trainer switched the young horse onto a _____ bit for extra control.