Definition of bridle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit entry 1 sense 2a) and reins
2
: a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something (such as a ship) to spread the force of a pull
especially
: rigging on a kite for attaching line
bridle
verbDefinition of bridle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to put a harness with which a horse is governed on the head of : to put a bridle (see bridle entry 1 sense 1) on
bridle a horse
2
: to restrain, check, or control with or as if with a bridle
bridle your tongue was forced to bridle her anger
: to show hostility or resentment (as to an affront to one's pride or dignity) especially by drawing back the head and chin
military commanders who had bridled against … interference — Time
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The first known use of bridle was before the 12th century
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