Nosebag (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hungry horse eagerly awaited its nosebag filled with fresh hay and grains.
- The stablehand carefully adjusted the nosebag over the mare's muzzle to make sure she was comfortable.
- To keep the pony's mind occupied during the long haul, they attached a nosebag with treats.
- The veterinarian recommended using a nosebag with a specifically formulated feed to aid the horse's recovery.
- It was a relieving sight for the exhausted rider to see his horse wearing a nosebag as they stopped for a break.