Australian English Meaning of bridle
bridle
Other Australian English words related to bridle
- contain
- control
- Curb
- keep
- measure
- regulate
- Restrain
- tame
- check
- constrain
- govern
- hold
- inhibit
- rein in
- Rule
- stifle
- stop
- suppress
- swallow
- arrest
- block
- bottle (up)
- choke (back)
- hamper
- hinder
- hold back
- impede
- interruptor
- Mince
- muffle
- Muzzle
- obstruct
- pull in
- suppress
- silence
- sink
- smother
- squelch
- Strangle
Nearest Words of bridle
Definitions and Meaning of bridle in English
bridle (n)
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
bridle (v)
anger or take offense
put a bridle on
respond to the reins, as of horses
bridle (n.)
The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
A restraint; a curb; a check.
The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
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.
A mooring hawser.
bridle (v. t.)
To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
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.
bridle (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.
FAQs About the word bridle
bridle
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control, the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess, ang
contain,control,Curb,keep,measure,regulate,Restrain,tame,check,constrain
loose,loosen,lose,express,liberate,takeaway,air,Unleash,vent
bridging => bridging, bridgey => bridge, bridgework => bridgework, bridge-ward => bridge-wards, bridgetree => Bridge tree,
