nosebag
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“I could eat a stag, antlers and all. I say, they do a wonderful nosebag for us wounded heroes, y’know. Just watch this, m’lad.”
From Literature
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The cylindrical shape of a leather tote referenced a horse’s feeder nosebag, and utilitarian cargo pockets were sprinkled liberally throughout.
From Los Angeles Times
The reins, the halters, the blinkers, the degrading nosebags, were thrown on to the rubbish fire which was burning in the yard.
From Literature
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But now the hungry horse is their responsibility and it is gobbling from the agency’s shrinking nosebag.
From Nature
Who wouldn't want good seats at Covent Garden or Wembley or Lord's, with a "nosebag" thrown in?
From The Guardian
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