Definition of bridle

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Bridle (v. i.) To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up..

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Throatlatch :: Throatlatch (n.) A strap of a bridle, halter, or the like, passing under a horse's throat..
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.
Bridler :: Bridler (n.) One who bridles; one who restrains and governs, as with a bridle..
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..
Musrol :: Musrol (n.) The nose band of a horse's bridle.
Bridle :: 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..
Boss :: Boss (n.) A protuberant ornament on any work, either of different material from that of the work or of the same, as upon a buckler or bridle; a stud; a knob; the central projection of a shield. See Umbilicus..
Stirrup :: Stirrup (v. i.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron..
Bit :: Bit (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
Chak :: Chak (v. i.) To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle..
Noseband :: Noseband (n.) That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse's nose.
Snaffle :: Snaffle (n.) A kind of bridle bit, having a joint in the part to be placed in the mouth, and rings and cheek pieces at the ends, but having no curb; -- called also snaffle bit..
Bridled :: Bridled (imp. & p. p.) of Bridl.
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
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..
Unbridled :: Unbridled (a.) Loosed from the bridle, or as from the bridle; hence, unrestrained; licentious; violent; as, unbridled passions..
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..
Branks :: Branks (n.) A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces.
Spur-winged :: Spurway (n.) A bridle path.
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