bridle (ˈbraɪdəll
)
Definitions
noun
- a headgear for a horse, etc, consisting of a series of buckled straps and a metal mouthpiece (bit) by which the animal is controlled through the reins
- something that curbs or restrains; check
- a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc
- machinery a device by which the motion of a component is limited, often in the form of a linkage or flange
verb
- (tr) to put a bridle on (a horse, mule, etc)
- (intr) (of a horse) to respond correctly to the pull of the reins
- (tr) to restrain; curb ⇒
he bridled his rage
- (intr) often foll by at to show anger, scorn, or indignation
Alternative Forms
ˈbridler noun Word Origin
Old English brigdels ; related to bregdan to braidOld English ; related to to 1, Old High German , Middle Low German , Old High German brittil , Middle Low German breidel
Synonyms
View thesaurus entry
=
get angry draw (yourself) up
bristle,
seethe,
see red,
be infuriated
rear up,
be indignant be maddened
go crook,
raise your hackles get your dander up get your back up=
curb,
control,
master,
govern,
moderate,
restrain,
rein,
subdue,
repress,
constrain,
keep in check
check,
keep a tight rein on,
keep on a string,
