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bridles

/ˈbraɪdəlz/

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noun

Bride

The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Bride, frein

A restraint; a curb; a check.

Examples :

"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.

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Haubans, attaches

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 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.

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Amarre

A mooring hawser.

Examples :

"The ship strained against its bridles in the strong harbor wind. "

Le navire tirait sur ses amarres dans le vent fort du port.

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noun

Chape

A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.

Examples :

"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.

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Signe d'orgueil, vanité

A gesture expressing pride or vanity.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Brider

To put a bridle on.

Examples :

"The stablehand bridles the horse before the morning ride. "

Le palefrenier bride le cheval avant la promenade matinale.

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verb

Brider, réfréner, maîtriser

To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Montrer de l'hostilité, bouder

To show hostility or resentment.

Examples :

"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.

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Redresser la tête avec fierté ou affectation

To hold up one's head proudly or affectedly.

Examples :

"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.

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