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Meaning of cheeker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A rubber ring that holds the bit high in the horse's mouth.
  2. A butcher who specifically processes cheek meat.
    historical, obsolete, rare

Examples

“The Australian cheeker is used in conjunction with a snaffle on hardpulling horses.”
“Then there is a "cheeker" which takes the meat off the cheek.”
“Cheekers cut or trim the cheek meat from heads.”
“Butchers such as cheekers and belly trimmers held a series of positions paying 22 cents to 32½ cents.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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