Bridle Synonyms & Definitions

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• BridleDefinition & Meaning in English

(n.) The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
(n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
(v. i.) To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.
(n.) A mooring hawser.
(v. t.) To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
(n.) A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.
(v. t.) To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.
(n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.

• Bridle ironDefinition & Meaning in English

() A strong flat bar of iron, so bent as to support, as in a stirrup, one end of a floor timber, etc., where no sufficient bearing can be had; -- called also stirrup and hanger.