cheeker

noun2

1. •
   A rubber ring that holds the bit high in the horse's mouth.

   • The Australian cheeker is used in conjunction with a snaffle on hardpulling horses. — 1999
2. •
   (no longer used, rare) A butcher who specifically processes cheek meat.

   • Then there is a "cheeker" which takes the meat off the cheek. — 1915