# Bit shank

> the side piece or cheekpiece of a curb bit, part of the bridle, used when riding on horses

**Wikidata**: [Q4918727](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4918727)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bit_shank)  
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