# chinstrap

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #99,099

## Definitions
1. A strip of leather or material used to fasten a hat or helmet under the chin.
2. A form of beard that follows the jawline but does not cover the rest of the chin.
3. A band of colour below a bird's mouth, resembling the chinstrap of a helmet.

## Etymology
From chin + strap.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chinstrap