Definition of bridle

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Bridle (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc..

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Snaffle :: Snaffle (v. t.) To put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle.
Musrol :: Musrol (n.) The nose band of a horse's bridle.
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.
Branks :: Branks (n.) A scolding bridle, an instrument formerly used for correcting scolding women. It was an iron frame surrounding the head and having a triangular piece entering the mouth of the scold..
Bridle :: 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..
Unbridle :: Unbridle (v. t.) To free from the bridle; to set loose.
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.
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..
Bitless :: Bitless (a.) Not having a bit or bridle.
Ebrillade :: Ebrillade (n.) A bridle check; a jerk of one rein, given to a horse when he refuses to turn..
Bridler :: Bridler (n.) One who bridles; one who restrains and governs, as with 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..
Noseband :: Noseband (n.) That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse's nose.
Rein :: Rein (n.) The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse..
Unbridled :: Unbridled (a.) Loosed from the bridle, or as from the bridle; hence, unrestrained; licentious; violent; as, unbridled passions..
Ungovernable :: Ungovernable (a.) Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions..
Headstall :: Headstall (n.) That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
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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