Definition of bridle

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Bridle (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.

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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..
Stirrup :: Stirrup (v. i.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron..
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..
Bowline :: Bowline (n.) A rope fastened near the middle of the leech or perpendicular edge of the square sails, by subordinate ropes, called bridles, and used to keep the weather edge of the sail tight forward, when the ship is closehauled..
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..
Hanger :: Hanger (n.) A bridle iron.
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A mooring hawser.
Branks :: Branks (n.) A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces.
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc..
Headstall :: Headstall (n.) That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
Cheek :: Cheek (n.) The branches of a bridle bit.
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc..
Bridled :: Bridled (imp. & p. p.) of Bridl.
Bit :: Bit (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
Bridle Iron :: Bridle iron () A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; -- called also stirrup and hanger..
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages..
Blinder :: Blinder (n.) One of the leather screens on a bridle, to hinder a horse from seeing objects at the side; a blinker..
Chak :: Chak (v. i.) To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the bridle..
Snaffle :: Snaffle (v. t.) To put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle.
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