noun Download 🔗Share The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins. Examples : "The horse trainer carefully adjusted the bridle before mounting the animal. " animal part vehicle utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A restraint; a curb; a check. Examples : "She placed a bridle on her tongue, stopping herself from saying something she would regret. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The kite's bridle allowed the children to easily control its flight. " nautical sailing technical device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mooring hawser. Examples : "The sailors carefully adjusted the ship's bridle to keep it securely tied to the dock. " nautical sailing Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc. Examples : "The gunsmith carefully adjusted the bridle to ensure the lock worked smoothly. " part weapon machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gesture expressing pride or vanity. Examples : "After winning the spelling bee, Sarah accepted her trophy with a noticeable bridle. " attitude character emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put a bridle on. Examples : "The horse trainer carefully bridled the young stallion. " animal action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue. Examples : "To keep from arguing, she bridled her tongue and listened patiently to her brother's complaints. " action attitude language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To show hostility or resentment. Examples : "The teacher bridled at the student's disrespectful comments. " attitude character emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hold up one's head proudly or affectedly. Examples : "She tended to bridle when someone criticized her artwork, lifting her chin and turning away as if the opinion didn't matter. " character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading