nounπShareThe headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins."The rider carefully checked the bridles on the horses before the trail ride began. "animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA restraint; a curb; a check."The new regulations put bridles on what employees could say about the company online. "attitudecharactermindemotionmoralChat 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 bridles helped to control its direction in the strong wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mooring hawser."The ship strained against its bridles in the strong harbor wind. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc."The gunsmith carefully inspected the lock, ensuring the bridles were securely holding the tumbler and sear in their proper positions. "partweaponmachinemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gesture expressing pride or vanity."Her bridles were obvious as she accepted the award, smoothing her dress and smiling down at the audience. "attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put a bridle on."The stablehand bridles the horse before the morning ride. "animalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue."She bridles her frustration with a deep breath before responding to the rude customer. "actionattitudecharacterabilitymindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show hostility or resentment."When her brother criticized her cooking, she bridled and refused to share her food. "attitudeemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold up one's head proudly or affectedly."When her name was announced as the winner, she bridles slightly and adjusts her crown. "attitudecharacterstyleappearancepersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
