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bridle

20 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) bridle (noun)
  2. 2) bridle (verb)
  3. bridle cable (noun)
  4. bridle chain (noun)
  5. bridle hand (noun)
  6. bridle head (noun)
  7. bridle joint (noun)
  8. bridle path (noun)
  9. bridle port (noun)
  10. bridle rein (noun)
  11. bridle ring (noun)
  12. bridle rod (noun)
  13. bridle sling (noun)
  14. blind bridle (noun)
  15. bowline bridle (noun)
  16. Indian bridle (noun)
  17. open bridle (noun)
  18. scold's bridle (noun)
  19. towing bridle (noun)
  20. witches' stirrup (noun)

1bri·dle

noun \ˈbrī-dəl\

Definition of BRIDLE

1
: the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins
2
: a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull; especially : rigging on a kite for attaching line
3
: curb, restraint <set a bridle on his power>
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Origin of BRIDLE

Middle English bridel, from Old English brīdel; akin to Old English bregdan to move quickly — more at braid
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

Rhymes with BRIDLE

bridal, idle, idol, idyll, seidel, sidle, tidal

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