Definition

A bag used to hold food for animals, especially horses, allowing them to eat while wearing it.

Example

The farmer filled the nosebag with oats for the horse to eat during the ride.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a nosebag for horses?

Yeah, I think it's a clever way to feed them.

I wonder how they actually work when the horse wears it.

It must be nice for them to eat comfortably while moving around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nosebag → The word is formed from "nose" (from Old English "nosu", meaning the projecting part of the face) and "bag" (from Old Norse "baggi", meaning a sack or pouch). A nosebag is a bag used to feed animals, typically horses, by placing it over their noses.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'nose' as the part of the face that the bag goes over, and 'bag' as the container for food. This helps you remember that a nosebag is a bag used for feeding animals.

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