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bridle
bridle
/ˈbraɪdəl/
noun
(
)
Headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
(
bridle
)
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
The rider adjusted the bridle on the horse's head.
The rider adjusted the bridle on the horse's head.
The act of restraining power, action or limiting excess
(
bridle
,
check
,
curb
)
the act of restraining power, action or limiting excess
His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
verb
Respond to the reins, as of horses
(
bridle
)
respond to the reins, as of horses
Put a bridle on
(
bridle
)
put a bridle on
Bridle horses
bridle horses
Anger or take offense
(
bridle
)
anger or take offense
She bridled at his suggestion to elope
She bridled at his suggestion to elope
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