bridle

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bridle[1,noun] bridle[2,verb] bridle path

Main Entry: ¹bri·dle
Pronunciation: 'brI-d^&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bridel, from Old English brIdel; akin to Old English bregdan to move quickly -- more at BRAID
1 : the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins
2 : a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull; especially : rigging on a kite for attaching line
3 : CURB, RESTRAINT <set a bridle on his power>