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nose·bag

 (nōz′băg′)
n.
See feedbag.
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nosebag

(ˈnəʊzˌbæɡ)
n
(Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.nosebag - a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse)nosebag - 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
feedbag
bag - a flexible container with a single opening; "he stuffed his laundry into a large bag"
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nosebag

[ˈnəʊzbæg] N → morral m
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nosebag

[ˈnəʊzˌbæg] n → sacchetto per il foraggio
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