bridle
IPA: brˈaɪdʌɫ
noun
- (equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
- (figurative) 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
- (transitive) To put a bridle on.
- (transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
- (intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.
- (intransitive) To hold up one's head proudly or affectedly.
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Examples of "bridle" in Sentences
- The bridle passes through a hole.
- Obediently, Casanova hands Manusardi the bridle.
- The bridle from the saddle and the cow from the cattle.
- The bridle joint is very popular in workbench construction.
- A pair of spikes are secured to the opposite ends of the bridle.
- The purpose of the bridle is to attach the reins to the horse's face.
- A triple bridle made of Kevlar connects the parachute to the backshell.
- The reins are the rider's link to the horse, and are seen on every bridle.
- It is the main strap that holds the remaining parts of the bridle in place.
- I can buy the idea of a rider holding the reins in his teeth, but the bridle
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