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bridle

1 bridle /ˈbraɪdl̟/ noun
plural bridles
1 bridle
/ˈbraɪdl̟/
noun
plural bridles
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIDLE
[count]
: a device that fits on a horse's head and that is used for guiding and controlling the horse see picture at horse
2 bridle /ˈbraɪdl̟/ verb
bridles; bridled; bridling
2 bridle
/ˈbraɪdl̟/
verb
bridles; bridled; bridling
Britannica Dictionary definition of BRIDLE
[+ object] : to put a bridle on (a horse) sometimes used figuratively
[no object] : to react in an angry way usually + at