Definition of bridle

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Bridle (v. t.) To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse..

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Beard :: Beard (n.) That part of the under side of a horse's lower jaw which is above the chin, and bears the curb of a bridle..
Blinker :: Blinker (n.) A blinder for horses; a flap of leather on a horse's bridle to prevent him from seeing objects as his side hence, whatever obstructs sight or discernment..
Bit :: Bit (v.) The part of a bridle, usually of iron, which is inserted in the mouth of a horse, and having appendages to which the reins are fastened..
Bridle :: Bridle (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc..
Ungovernable :: Ungovernable (a.) Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle..
Blinder :: Blinder (n.) One of the leather screens on a bridle, to hinder a horse from seeing objects at the side; a blinker..
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc..
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
Bitless :: Bitless (a.) Not having a bit or bridle.
Cheek :: Cheek (n.) The branches of a bridle bit.
Loriner :: Loriner (n.) A maker of bits, spurs, and metal mounting for bridles and saddles; hence, a saddler..
Scatch :: Scatch (n.) A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth.
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A mooring hawser.
Bit :: Bit (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
Mooring :: Mooring (n.) That which serves to confine a ship to a place, as anchors, cables, bridles, etc..
Mouth :: Mouth (n.) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal..
Noseband :: Noseband (n.) That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse's nose.
Slip :: Slip (v. t.) To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar..
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