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ear-tag — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ transitive verb Etymology: ear tag : to mark (an animal) for future identification with an ear tag * * * ear tag, an identification tag, usually of metal or leather, attached to the ear of an animal. ear tag «IHR TAG», transitive verb … Useful english dictionary
Ear tag — An Ear tag is a plastic or metal object used for identification of domestic livestock and other animals. If the ear tag contains an RFID module conforming to ISO 11784 11785, then it is called an Electronic Ear Tag.An ear tag usually carries the… … Wikipedia
ear tag — noun Etymology: ear (I) + tag : a metal identification tag attached to the ear of an animal * * * an identification tag fastened to the ear of an animal. * * * ear tag, an identification tag, usually of metal or leather, attached to the ear of an … Useful english dictionary
ear — noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ left, right ▪ inner, middle ▪ external, outer ▪ big … Collocations dictionary
Ear tag — Common minor anomaly, a rudimentary tag of ear tissue, often containing a core cartilage, usually located just in front of the ear (auricle). Therefore also called preauricular tag. The presence of 2 or more minor anomalies in a child increases… … Medical dictionary
tag — noun label ADJECTIVE ▪ identification, identity, name, price ▪ The baby had a plastic name tag on its ankle. ▪ Despite a price tag of £100 000, the car was sold in two days. ▪ … Collocations dictionary
ear tag — an identification tag fastened to the ear of an animal. * * * … Universalium
tag — 1. See label, tracer. 2. A small outgrowth or polyp. 3. In magnetic resonance imaging, a band of saturation that can be followed to detect tissue motion. anal … Medical dictionary
tag — n 1. tab, stub, flap, lap, lappet, loop, ear; ticket, sticker, docket, price tag. 2. tatter, snip, snippet, rag, remnant, shred; sliver, slip, fragment, clipping, particle. 3. end, tail end, tail, butt, dock; fag end, tip, stub, stump, nib,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Preauricular tag — A common minor anomaly, this is a rudimentary tag of ear tissue. It often contains a core of cartilage. The tag is typically located just in front of the ear (auricle) and is therefore called a preauricular tag. * * * a rudimentary appendage of… … Medical dictionary
