nounπShareThe headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins."The horse trainer carefully adjusted the bridle before mounting the animal. "animalpartvehicleutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA restraint; a curb; a check."She placed a bridle on her tongue, stopping herself from saying something she would regret. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line."The kite's bridle allowed the children to easily control its flight. "nauticalsailingtechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mooring hawser."The sailors carefully adjusted the ship's bridle to keep it securely tied to the dock. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc."The gunsmith carefully adjusted the bridle to ensure the lock worked smoothly. "partweaponmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gesture expressing pride or vanity."After winning the spelling bee, Sarah accepted her trophy with a noticeable bridle. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a bridle on."The horse trainer carefully bridled the young stallion. "animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue."To keep from arguing, she bridled her tongue and listened patiently to her brother's complaints. "actionattitudelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show hostility or resentment."The teacher bridled at the student's disrespectful comments. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold up one's head proudly or affectedly."She tended to bridle when someone criticized her artwork, lifting her chin and turning away as if the opinion didn't matter. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
