noun🔗ShareBrideThe 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. "Le cavalier a soigneusement vérifié les brides des chevaux avant le début de la randonnée.animalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBride, freinA restraint; a curb; a check."The new regulations put bridles on what employees could say about the company online. "Les nouvelles réglementations ont mis des brides sur ce que les employés pouvaient dire sur l'entreprise en ligne.attitudecharactermindemotionmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaubans, attachesA 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. "Les haubans du cerf-volant ont aidé à contrôler sa direction dans le vent fort.nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAmarreA mooring hawser."The ship strained against its bridles in the strong harbor wind. "Le navire tirait sur ses amarres dans le vent fort du port.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChapeA 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. "L'armurier a soigneusement inspecté la platine, s'assurant que la chape maintenait solidement le basculeur et la gâchette dans leurs positions correctes.partweaponmachinemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSigne d'orgueil, vanitéA gesture expressing pride or vanity."Her bridles were obvious as she accepted the award, smoothing her dress and smiling down at the audience. "Ses signes d'orgueil étaient évidents lorsqu'elle a accepté le prix, lissant sa robe et souriant à l'audience.attitudecharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBriderTo put a bridle on."The stablehand bridles the horse before the morning ride. "Le palefrenier bride le cheval avant la promenade matinale.animalutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBrider, réfréner, maîtriserTo 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. "Elle bride sa frustration par une profonde inspiration avant de répondre au client impoli.actionattitudecharacterabilitymindmoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMontrer de l'hostilité, bouderTo show hostility or resentment."When her brother criticized her cooking, she bridled and refused to share her food. "Quand son frère a critiqué sa cuisine, elle a montré de l'hostilité et a refusé de partager sa nourriture.attitudeemotioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRedresser la tête avec fierté ou affectationTo hold up one's head proudly or affectedly."When her name was announced as the winner, she bridles slightly and adjusts her crown. "Lorsque son nom a été annoncé comme gagnante, elle a redressé légèrement la tête et ajusté sa couronne.attitudecharacterstyleappearancepersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
