salt lick

• كتلة من الملح تُوضع في المراعي أو الحقول ليلحسها الحيوان كالماشية والخيول والغزلان لتزويدها بالمعادن الضرورية. وقد يُشار بها أيضًا إلى ترسّبات ملحية طبيعية يقصدها الحيوان لِلَحْسها.

A block of salt, often containing minerals, placed in pastures or fields for livestock such as cattle, horses, or deer to lick, providing essential nutrients. It can also refer to a natural deposit of salt that animals visit.

1. Mineral block for animalsB1formal

   A block of salt or mineral mixture placed in pastures or fields for livestock and wild animals to lick, providing essential nutrients.

   كتلة الملح للماشية

   • The farmer placed a salt lick in the field for the cattle.
   • Deer often gather around a salt lick in the forest.
   • A salt lick helps animals get the minerals they need.

2. Natural salt depositB2formal

   A natural deposit of salt that animals visit to lick, often found in caves or rock formations.

   ملاحة

   • The hikers discovered a natural salt lick in the canyon.
   • Wildlife trails often lead to a salt lick.
   • The ancient salt lick attracted many species of animals.