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Word: Bridle
Speech Type: Noun
Old English brīdel (noun), brīdlian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch breidel (noun). bridle (sense 2 of the verb) use is from the action of a horse when reined in
ˈbrʌɪdl
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached
Short Definition:headgear for controlling horse
Examples:- grooms came at once to take the bridles
Word: Bridle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbrʌɪdl
put a bridle on (a horse)
Short Definition:put bridle on horse
Examples:- five horses, saddled and bridled, were tied by the reins to branches of trees
show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin
Short Definition:show resentment or anger
Examples:- she bridled at his tone
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