"chewing ball" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: chewing balls [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} chewing ball (plural chewing balls)
  1. (equestrianism) A medicinal ball attached to a horse's bit so that the chewing will improve its appetite. Categories (topical): Equestrianism Categories (lifeform): Horse tack Synonyms: chewing-ball
    Sense id: en-chewing_ball-en-noun-aWcxjHgq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: equestrianism, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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