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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Examples of "snaffle" in Sentences

  • Snaffle or direct pressure bits.
  • It is a snaffle plus a mouth ring.
  • Difference between a snaffle and a curb.
  • The verb snaffle is a British colloquialism.
  • But it made me thinking about the snaffle bit.
  • Draw reins are commonly used, on the snaffle ring.
  • Ordinary snaffle with double jointed mouthpiece. 3.
  • Ordinary snaffle with single jointed mouthpiece. 2.
  • This is the most common mouthpiece found on a snaffle.
  • A longeing cavesson may be used with a snaffle bridle.

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