Cheeker

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A rubber ring that holds the bit high in the horse's mouth.

    "The Australian cheeker is used in conjunction with a snaffle on hardpulling horses."

  2. 2
    A butcher who specifically processes cheek meat. historical, obsolete, rare

    "Then there is a "cheeker" which takes the meat off the cheek."

Example

More examples

"The Australian cheeker is used in conjunction with a snaffle on hardpulling horses."

Etymology

From cheek + -er.

Related phrases

bit lifter

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