means means /ˈmiːnz/

noun

1. () Thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end  ( agency , means , way )
   thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
    A means of control
   a means of control
    An example is the best agency of instruction
   an example is the best agency of instruction
    The true way to success
   the true way to success
   
2. () An instrumentality for accomplishing some end  ( means )
   an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
     He found a means to achieve his goal.
   He found a means to achieve his goal.
   
   
3. Considerable capital (wealth or income)  ( means , substance )
   considerable capital (wealth or income)
    He is a man of means
   he is a man of means
   

 truelove knot truelove knot /ˈtruːˌlʌv nɑt/

noun

1. A knot for tying the ends of two lines together  ( fisherman's knot , true lover's knot , truelove knot )
   a knot for tying the ends of two lines together
   
   

 right atrioventricular valve right atrioventricular valve /raɪt ˌeɪtriːoʊvɛnˈtrɪkjʊlər vælv/

noun

1. Valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts  ( right atrioventricular valve , tricuspid valve )
   valve with three cusps; situated between the right atrium and the right ventricle; allows blood to pass from atrium to ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the ventricle contracts
   
   

 bridle bridle /ˈbraɪdəl/

noun

1. () 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.
   
   
2. 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

1. Respond to the reins, as of horses  ( bridle )
   respond to the reins, as of horses
   
2. Put a bridle on  ( bridle )
   put a bridle on
    Bridle horses
   bridle horses
   
3. Anger or take offense  ( bridle )
   anger or take offense
    She bridled at his suggestion to elope
   She bridled at his suggestion to elope