Definition of bridle

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Bridle (n.) A mooring hawser.

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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..
Chak :: Chak (v. i.) To toss up the head frequently, as a horse to avoid the restraint of the 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..
Unbridled :: Unbridled (a.) Loosed from the bridle, or as from the bridle; hence, unrestrained; licentious; violent; as, unbridled passions..
Bridler :: Bridler (n.) One who bridles; one who restrains and governs, as with a bridle..
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc..
Noseband :: Noseband (n.) That part of the headstall of a bridle which passes over a horse's nose.
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..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc..
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..
Eyeflap :: Eyeflap (n.) A blinder on 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..
Ungovernable :: Ungovernable (a.) Not governable; not capable of being governed, ruled, or restrained; licentious; wild; unbridled; as, ungovernable passions..
Branks :: Branks (n.) A sort of bridle with wooden side pieces.
Mouth :: Mouth (n.) The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal..
Unbridle :: Unbridle (v. t.) To free from the bridle; to set loose.
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) An iron or pope thimble or grommet worked into or attached to the edges and corners of a sail; -- usually in the plural. The cringles are used for making fast the bowline bridles, earings, etc..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A mooring hawser.
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..
Scatch :: Scatch (n.) A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth.
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