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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chinstrap

/tʃɪnstræp/ noun · British & US
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What does chinstrap mean?

noun

A strap or band that passes under the chin to hold something in place, especially a type of hat or a seal on a penguin's head. A chin strap is also a colloquial term for a narrow strip of land that connects two larger landmasses.

Example

"The sailor adjusted the chin strap on his hat to keep it from blowing away in the wind."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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