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.