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Bridle
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Equestrianism & Horse tack:
The
headgear
with which a
horse
is
directed
and which
carries
a bit
and reins.
●
A
restraint
; a
curb
; a check.
●
A
length
of
line
or
cable
attached
to two
parts
of
something to
spread
the
force
of a
pull
, as the
rigging
on a
kite
for
attaching
line
.
●
A
mooring
hawser.
●
A
piece
in the
interior
of a
gunlock
which
holds
in place
the
tumbler
,
sear
, etc.
●
A
gesture
expressing
pride
or vanity.
Verb
●
To
put
a
bridle
on.
●
To
check
,
restrain
, or control with, or
as if
with, a
bridle
;
as in
bridle
your tongue.
●
To show
hostility
or resentment.
●
To
hold up
one's
head
proudly
or affectedly.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
bridle
English
bridel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Saddle
Halter
Harness
Rope
Collar
Stirrup
Buckle
Leash
Tug
Horse
Knot
Pulley
Sling
Muzzle
Canter
Bow
Chafe
Quiver
Shaft
Strap
Carriage
Rail
Handle
Yoke
Zipper
Paw
Paddle
Bristles
Stick
Whip
Parachute
Hook
Sword
Cage
Petticoat
Rod
Needle
Donkey
Garter
Leather
Steed
Beak
Handlebar
Sleigh
Scabbard
Pommel
Girdle
Tassel
Rivet
Drive
Belt
Leg
Brace
Saddle Horn
Clove Hitch
More
Rhymes
Idle
Idol
Nidal
Idyll
Bridle
Seidel
Suicidal
Homicidal
Pesticidal
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