nosebag
10 synonyms for nosebag, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bag fixed over an animal's nose, such as a horse's, so it can eat while away from its stable without spilling food.
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1. noun
A bag fixed over an animal's nose, such as a horse's, so it can eat while away from its stable without spilling food.
feedbag
Etymology
Formed from nose and bag.
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