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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.

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

The rider tightened the bridle before setting off.

bridle at

harness, reins, headgear, restraint, rein, curb, restrain, control

Entry 1

harness, reins, headgear, restraint

Entry 2

rein, harness, curb, restrain, control

freedom, liberty, release, let go

Entry 1

freedom, liberty

Entry 2

release, freedom, let go

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

consider or think of in a specified way

a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something e...

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without br...

a sudden loss of courage or confidence, often caused by disappointment or fear