chin strap

• Sangle ou lanière passant sous le menton pour maintenir un chapeau, un casque ou une autre coiffe en place.

A strap that passes under the chin to secure a hat, helmet, or other headgear in place.

1. Helmet or hat strapB1formal

   A strap that goes under the chin to secure a helmet, hat, or other headgear in place.

   sous-mentonnière

   • Make sure your chin strap is fastened before riding the bike.
   • The soldier adjusted his helmet's chin strap.
   • The hard hat has a comfortable chin strap for safety.

2. Facial hair styleB2informal

   A style of beard that follows the jawline from one sideburn to the other, covering the chin.

   barbe de contour

   • He grew a chin strap to complement his hairstyle.
   • The chin strap beard is popular among some musicians.
   • He trimmed his chin strap to keep it neat.