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Bridle
ˈbrʌɪdl
Bridle definitions
noun
bridle
bridles
- the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached
"grooms came at once to take the bridles"
- a line, rope, or device that is used to restrain or control the action or movement of something
- a mooring cable
verb
bridle
bridled
bridles
bridling
- put a bridle on (a horse)
"five horses, saddled and bridled, were tied by the reins to branches of trees"
- bring (something) under control; curb
"the fact that he was their servant bridled his tongue"
- show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin
"she bridled at his tone"
bristle be/become indignant take offence take umbrage be affronted be offended get angry draw oneself up feel one's hackles rise