bridle in English dictionary

  • bridle

    Meanings and definitions of "bridle"

    • The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
    • A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
    • (transitive) To put a bridle on.
    • (transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue .
    • (intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.
    • noun
      The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      A restraint; a curb; a check.
    • noun
      A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
    • noun
      A mooring hawser.
    • noun
      A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To put a bridle on.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
    • verb
      (intransitive)
      To show hostility or resentment.
    • headgear for horse
    • A piece of equipment used to control a horse.
    • rein(s)
    • noun
      headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
    • noun
      the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
    • verb
      anger or take offense; "She bridled at his suggestion to elope"
    • verb
      put a bridle on; "bridle horses"
    • verb
      respond to the reins, as of horses

    Synonyms of "bridle" in English dictionary

    respond, reply, check are the top synonyms of "bridle" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "bridle" in English dictionary

    unbridle is the antonym of "bridle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of bridle

    • lm  liczba mnoga bridles
    • bridle ( third-person singular simple present bridles, present participle bridling, simple past and past participle bridled)
    • bridle ( plural  bridles)
    • bridle (plural bridles)
    • bridle (third-person singular simple present bridles, present participle bridling, simple past and past participle bridled)
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