Chestnut checker Crossword Clue

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Chestnut checker Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
2. control and direct with or as if by reins
(noun)
1. any means of control
2. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CHESTNUT (noun)
1. any of several attractive deciduous trees yellow-brown in autumn; yield a hard wood and edible nuts in a prickly bur
2. a dark golden-brown or reddish-brown horse
CHESTNUT (adjective)
1. (of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
CHECKER (verb)
1. variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns
2. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
CHECKER (noun)
1. one of the flat round pieces used in playing the game of checkers
2. an attendant who checks coats or baggage

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