bridle

bridle has 13 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• n.. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
• n.. A restraint; a curb; a check.
• n.. The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
• n.. A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.
• n.. A mooring hawser.
• v. t.. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
• v. t.. To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.
• v. i.. To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.
• n.. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper"
• n.. headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
• v.. respond to the reins, as of horses
• v.. put a bridle on; "bridle horses"