[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

hackamore \hack"amore\ ha^k".am=or, n. cf. sp.
   jaquima headstall of a halter.
   a halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and
   headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal.
   western u. s.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

hackamore
     n : rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
         syn: halter
see also:
halter 

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