snaffle
IPA: snˈæfʌɫ
noun
- A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
- (figuratively) Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
verb
- (transitive) To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
- (transitive) To clutch by the bridle.
- (transitive, informal) To grab or seize; to snap up.
- (transitive, informal) To purloin, or obtain by devious means.
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