feed·bag

(fēd′băg′)

A bag that fits over a horse's muzzle and holds feed. Also called nosebag.

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feedbag

(ˈfiːdˌbæɡ)

1. (Agriculture) any bag in which feed for livestock is sacked

2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) US and Canadian a bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): nosebag

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feedbag - a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head

nosebag

bag - a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag"

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