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bridler
bri·dle B0478600 (brīd′l)n.1. A harness, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins, fitted about a horse's head and used to restrain or guide the animal.2. A curb or check: put a bridle on spending.3. Nautical A span of chain, wire, or rope that can be secured at both ends to an object and slung from its center point.v. bri·dled, bri·dling, bri·dles v.tr.1. To put a bridle on.2. To control or restrain: could not bridle his excitement at the news. See Synonyms at restrain.v.intr.1. To lift the head and draw in the chin in anger or resentment.2. To be angry or resentful; take offense: bridling at the criticism. [Middle English bridel, from Old English brīdel.] bri′dler n.EncyclopediaSeebridle |