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Bridle

noun
/ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Meaning

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to restrain.

Example Sentences

The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.

The rider tightened the bridle before setting off.

Example Expressions

bridle at

Synonyms

harness, reins, headgear, restraint, rein, curb, restrain, control
Entry 1
harness, reins, headgear, restraint
Entry 2
rein, harness, curb, restrain, control

Antonyms

freedom, liberty, release, let go
Entry 1
freedom, liberty
Entry 2
release, freedom, let go

Collocations

horse bridle, leather bridle, pull bridle, tighten the bridle, bridle at remarks
Entry 1
horse bridle, leather bridle, pull bridle
Entry 2
tighten the bridle, horse bridle, bridle at remarks

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