Definition of bridle

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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..

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Bridle :: Bridle (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse..
Headstall :: Headstall (n.) That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.
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..
Masticador :: Masticador (n.) A part of a bridle, the slavering bit..
Musrol :: Musrol (n.) The nose band of a horse's bridle.
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..
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..
Bullion :: Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc..
Bridle :: Bridle (n.) A mooring hawser.
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..
Stirrup :: Stirrup (v. i.) Any piece resembling in shape the stirrup of a saddle, and used as a support, clamp, etc. See Bridle iron..
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..
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..
Bit :: Bit (v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of.
Bitless :: Bitless (a.) Not having a bit or bridle.
Scatch :: Scatch (n.) A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth.
Unbridled :: Unbridled (a.) Loosed from the bridle, or as from the bridle; hence, unrestrained; licentious; violent; as, unbridled passions..
Unbridle :: Unbridle (v. t.) To free from the bridle; to set loose.
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..
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