🐴bridle

noun/verb
/ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Meaning

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to restrain.
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit

Example Sentences

The rider tightened the bridle before setting off.

The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.

Example Expressions

bridle at

Synonyms

rein, harness, curb, restrain, control, reins, headgear, restraint
Entry 1
rein, harness, curb, restrain, control
Entry 2
harness, reins, headgear, restraint

Antonyms

release, freedom, let go, liberty
Entry 1
release, freedom, let go
Entry 2
freedom, liberty

Collocations

tighten the bridle, horse bridle, bridle at remarks, leather bridle, pull bridle
Entry 1
tighten the bridle, horse bridle, bridle at remarks
Entry 2
horse bridle, leather bridle, pull bridle

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