"gunbroke" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: gun + broke Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|broke}} gun + broke Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} gunbroke (not comparable)
  1. (of a horse) Trained not to spook when a gun is fired nearby. Tags: not-comparable Categories (lifeform): Horses Synonyms: gun-broke
    Sense id: en-gunbroke-en-adj-VFe13Zwl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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