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tongue-lolling bit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a device attached at the center of the mouthpiece to prevent horse's tongue from protruding from his mouth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The tongue-lolling bit was devised to overcome these habits.
  • The tendency of the nervous horse to loll his tongue can often be cured by the use of the "tongue-lolling bit."

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