cowbell

plural cowbells · alternative cow bell

1. countableuncountableA bell worn by cows; sometimes with an ornate strap.
2. countableuncountableentertainmentA musical instrument, typically found without a clapper.

   It's good, but it really needs more cowbell.

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   This song would sound better with the addition of a cowbell.

3. countablemisconstructionuncountableMisconstruction of bell cow.

   The Eagles don't have a cow-bell running back, like Gurley, but they have enough by-committee.

   2018 December 17, Jeff McLane, “Eagles-Rams: What we learned from the surprising victory”, in The Philadelphia Inquirer