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[ noun ] headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

Used in print

(Louis Zara, Dark Rider....)

Seizing the bridle , he tugged with all his might and forced Katie to her knees .

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[ verb ] put a bridle on

Examples

"bridle horses"

Related terms

restrain snaffle

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[ verb ] respond to the reins, as of horses

Related terms

answer

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[ noun ] the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

Synonyms

curb check

Examples

"his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"

Related terms

restraint restrict discipline

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