Crossword clues for nose ring
Wiktionary
alt. 1 A ring affixed to the snout of cattle, to make them follow immediately when a chain is attached to the ring. 2 A ring worn on a person's nose, for jewelry n. 1 A ring affixed to the snout of cattle, to make them follow immediately when a chain is attached to the ring. 2 A ring worn on a person's nose, for jewelry
WordNet
n. a ring worn on the nose as an ornament or on the nose of an animal to control it
Wikipedia
Nose ring may refer to:
- A nose ring in humans is also known as a Nose piercing, including:
- Nose-jewel, mentioned in the Bible
- Mola (art form), a cultural practice featuring nose rings
- A sign of a Hindu woman's marital status; see Mangalsutra
- A sign of a Meghwal woman's marital status; see Meghwal
- A part of a Sikh wedding ceremony; see Anand Karaj
- Nose ring (animals)
- A part of a traditional fish trap; see Putcher fishing
A nose ring is a ring made of metal designed to be installed through the nasal septum of domestic cattle, usually bulls. Nose rings are often required for bulls when exhibited at agricultural shows. There also is a clip-on ring design used for controlling other cattle for showing or handling. Nose rings are also used to prevent pigs rooting, and to encourage the weaning of young calves and other livestock by discouraging them from suckling.
Usage examples of "nose ring".
The fine gold chain linking her nose ring to one of her multitude of earrings held tiny medallions that-identified her as Wavemistress of Clan Shodin.
A bare-chested man in a bright yellow sash, skin a deeper brown than aged wood and hands intricately tattooed, had to be one of the Sea Folk, though he wore neither earrings nor nose ring.
The medallions clustered along the finer chain that ran to her nose ring would tell him what clan she came from among other things.
A fine chain ran from her tiny nose ring to one earring, supporting a row of tiny dangling gold medallions, and one of the chains around her neck held a pierced golden box, like ornate gold lace, that she lifted to sniff from time to time.
A brief nibble confirmed the desirability of the nose ring, though, and he settled down in her lap to single-minded gnawing, allowing her to reread the conclusion of the offensive entry.
By twisting its nose ring, a man can master a vicious boar hog three times his size, though its tusks could tear him in half if they ever closed on his body.