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(braɪdəl)

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense bridles, present participle bridling, past tense, past participle bridled

1. countable noun

A bridle is a set of straps that is put around a horse's head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it.

Synonyms: rein, curb, control, check More Synonyms of bridle

2. verb

If you bridle, you show that you are angry or offended by moving your head and body upwards in a proud way.

[literary]

She bridled, then simply shook her head. [VERB]

Alex bridled at the shortness of Pamela's tone. [VERB + at]

Synonyms: get angry, draw (yourself) up, bristle, seethe More Synonyms of bridle

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bridle in British English

(ˈbraɪdəl)

noun

a headgear for a horse, etc, consisting of a series of buckled straps and a metal mouthpiece (bit) by which the animal is controlled through the reins

something that curbs or restrains; check

a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc

4. machinery

a device by which the motion of a component is limited, often in the form of a linkage or flange

verb

5. (transitive)

to put a bridle on (a horse, mule, etc)

6. (intransitive)

(of a horse) to respond correctly to the pull of the reins

7. (transitive)

to restrain; curb

he bridled his rage

8. (intransitive; often foll by at)

to show anger, scorn, or indignation

Derived forms

bridler (ˈbridler)

noun

Word origin

Old English brigdels; related to bregdan to braid1, Old High German brittil, Middle Low German breidel

bridle in American English

(ˈbraɪdəl)

noun

a head harness for guiding a horse: it consists of headstall, bit, and reins

anything resembling a horse's bridle

anything that controls or restrains

frenum

a connecting metal strip for limiting motion in machinery

6. Nautical

a cable with the ends fast and another cable attached to it between the ends for applying force, as in towing a ship

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈbridled or ˈbridling

to put a bridle on

to curb or control with or as with a bridle

verb intransitive

to pull one's head back quickly with the chin drawn in as an expression of anger, scorn, pride, etc.

10.

to take offense (at)

SIMILAR WORDS: reˈstrain

Word origin

ME & OE bridel < bregdan, move quickly: see braid

Examples of 'bridle' in a sentence
bridle

Fred would want less of my bit and bridle.It is the other side of a public bridle path and almost overgrown with vicious brambles.First the saddle, then the bridle and the bit.There is also a beautiful park with lakes, bridle paths and a wildlife reserve.You'd think the horse would bridle at being plucked.MANY consultants bridle at the suggestion that they are rarely to be seen in hospitals at weekends.His cloak was of many colours and he rode the land on a white horse, whose bridle shone with silver.It is a sensible precaution to attach little metal discs with your name and telephone number on to your horse's saddle and bridle.I will keep my car off bridle paths if she'll keep her horse off the roads.By this I mean taking your saddle and bridle to pieces so you can give them a really good clean.

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British English: bridle NOUN

A bridle is a set of straps that is put around a horse's head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it.

American English: bridle
Brazilian Portuguese: rédea
Chinese: 马勒
European Spanish: brida
French: bride
German: Zaum
Italian: briglia
Japanese: 馬ろく
Korean: 고삐
European Portuguese: rédea
Latin American Spanish: brida

Chinese translation of 'bridle'

bridle

(ˈbraɪdl)

n (c)

马(馬)笼(籠)头(頭) (mǎlóngtou)

vt

[horse] 给(給) ... 套笼(籠)头(頭) (gěi ... tào lóngtou)

vi

to bridle (at) (liter) [memory, comment etc] 表示愤(憤)怒 (biǎoshì fènnù)

(noun) in the sense of rein

Definition

something that curbs or restrains

She dismounted and took her horse's bridle.

Synonyms

rein

He wrapped his horse's reins round his left wrist.

curb

He called for much stricter curbs on spending.

control

There are to be tighter controls on land speculation.

check

There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.

restraint

Criminals could cross into the country without restraint.

trammels

1 (verb) in the sense of get angry

Definition

to show anger or indignation

He bridled at the shortness of her tone.

Synonyms

get angry

draw (yourself) up

bristle

He bristled with indignation.

seethe

see red

be infuriated

rear up

be indignant

be maddened

go crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang)

raise your hackles

get your dander up (slang)

get your back up

2 (verb) in the sense of curb

Definition

to restrain

I must learn to bridle my tongue.

Synonyms

curb

He must learn to curb that temper of his.

control

Try to control that temper of yours.

master

She needs to master her fears of becoming ill.

govern

Try to govern your temper.

moderate

They are hoping that she will be persuaded to moderate her views.

restrain

He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me.

rein

subdue

He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears.

repress

People who repress their emotions risk having nightmares.

constrain

I was constrained by family commitments.

keep in check

check

Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence.

keep a tight rein on

keep on a string

Additional synonyms

in the sense of bristle

Definition

to show anger or indignation

He bristled with indignation.

Synonyms

be angry,

rage,

seethe,

flare up,

bridle,

see red,

be infuriated,

spit (informal),

go ballistic (slang),

be maddened,

wig out (slang),

get your dander up (slang)

in the sense of check

Definition

a means to ensure against fraud or error

There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue.

Synonyms

control,

limitation,

restraint,

constraint,

rein,

obstacle,

curb,

obstruction,

stoppage,

inhibition,

impediment,

hindrance,

damper

in the sense of check

Definition

to slow the growth or progress of

Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence.

Synonyms

stop,

control,

limit,

arrest,

delay,

halt,

curb,

bar,

restrain,

inhibit,

rein,

thwart,

hinder,

repress,

obstruct,

retard,

impede,

bridle,

stem the flow of,

nip in the bud,

put a spoke in someone's wheel

Nearby words of
bridle

bride
bridegroom
bridge
bridle
brief
briefing
briefly

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单词	bridle
释义	Trends of bridle View usage for: bridle (braɪdəl) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense bridles, present participle bridling, past tense, past participle bridled 1. countable noun A bridle is a set of straps that is put around a horse's head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it. Synonyms: rein, curb, control, check More Synonyms of bridle 2. verb If you bridle, you show that you are angry or offended by moving your head and body upwards in a proud way. [literary] She bridled, then simply shook her head. [VERB] Alex bridled at the shortness of Pamela's tone. [VERB + at] Synonyms: get angry, draw (yourself) up, bristle, seethe More Synonyms of bridle More Synonyms of bridle bridle in British English (ˈbraɪdəl) noun 1. a headgear for a horse, etc, consisting of a series of buckled straps and a metal mouthpiece (bit) by which the animal is controlled through the reins 2. something that curbs or restrains; check 3. a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc 4. machinery a device by which the motion of a component is limited, often in the form of a linkage or flange verb 5. (transitive) to put a bridle on (a horse, mule, etc) 6. (intransitive) (of a horse) to respond correctly to the pull of the reins 7. (transitive) to restrain; curb he bridled his rage 8. (intransitive; often foll by at) to show anger, scorn, or indignation Derived forms bridler (ˈbridler) noun Word origin Old English brigdels; related to bregdan to braid1, Old High German brittil, Middle Low German breidel bridle in American English (ˈbraɪdəl) noun 1. a head harness for guiding a horse: it consists of headstall, bit, and reins 2. anything resembling a horse's bridle 3. anything that controls or restrains 4. frenum 5. a connecting metal strip for limiting motion in machinery 6. Nautical a cable with the ends fast and another cable attached to it between the ends for applying force, as in towing a ship verb transitiveWord forms: ˈbridled or ˈbridling 7. to put a bridle on 8. to curb or control with or as with a bridle verb intransitive 9. to pull one's head back quickly with the chin drawn in as an expression of anger, scorn, pride, etc. 10. to take offense (at) SIMILAR WORDS: reˈstrain Word origin ME & OE bridel < bregdan, move quickly: see braid Examples of 'bridle' in a sentence bridle Fred would want less of my bit and bridle. George Eliot Middlemarch (1872) It is the other side of a public bridle path and almost overgrown with vicious brambles. Times, Sunday Times (2009) First the saddle, then the bridle and the bit. Jan Fennell FRIENDS FOR LIFE (2003) There is also a beautiful park with lakes, bridle paths and a wildlife reserve. The Sun (2009) You'd think the horse would bridle at being plucked. The Sun (2011) MANY consultants bridle at the suggestion that they are rarely to be seen in hospitals at weekends. Times, Sunday Times (2013) His cloak was of many colours and he rode the land on a white horse, whose bridle shone with silver. Crowley, Vivianne Phoenix From the Flame (1994) It is a sensible precaution to attach little metal discs with your name and telephone number on to your horse's saddle and bridle. Eccles, Lesley Your First Horse - buying, feeding, caring (1989) I will keep my car off bridle paths if she'll keep her horse off the roads. Times, Sunday Times (2006) By this I mean taking your saddle and bridle to pieces so you can give them a really good clean. Eccles, Lesley Your First Horse - buying, feeding, caring (1989) There is a horse-riding centre and 30 miles of bridle paths. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Once over the ford, you'll come to a bridle path. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He probably shows too much pace to go further than two miles but he's not a bridle horse, just a quick one. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I've no inclination to hang around bridle paths, panting. Times, Sunday Times (2007) DOWNSIDE There is a bridle path running through the property, which may be an issue for some purchasers. Times, Sunday Times (2015) QI enjoy riding on the bridle paths and tracks around where I live. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Word lists with bridle Tack and equipment and their parts In other languages bridle British English: bridle NOUN A bridle is a set of straps that is put around a horse's head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it. American English: bridle Brazilian Portuguese: rédea Chinese: 马勒 European Spanish: brida French: bride German: Zaum Italian: briglia Japanese: 馬ろく Korean: 고삐 European Portuguese: rédea Latin American Spanish: brida Chinese translation of 'bridle' bridle (ˈbraɪdl) n (c) 马(馬)笼(籠)头(頭) (mǎlóngtou) vt [horse] 给(給) ... 套笼(籠)头(頭) (gěi ... tào lóngtou) vi to bridle (at) (liter) [memory, comment etc] 表示愤(憤)怒 (biǎoshì fènnù) (noun) in the sense of rein Definition something that curbs or restrains She dismounted and took her horse's bridle. Synonyms rein He wrapped his horse's reins round his left wrist. curb He called for much stricter curbs on spending. control There are to be tighter controls on land speculation. check There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue. restraint Criminals could cross into the country without restraint. trammels 1 (verb) in the sense of get angry Definition to show anger or indignation He bridled at the shortness of her tone. Synonyms get angry draw (yourself) up bristle He bristled with indignation. seethe see red be infuriated rear up be indignant be maddened go crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang) raise your hackles get your dander up (slang) get your back up 2 (verb) in the sense of curb Definition to restrain I must learn to bridle my tongue. Synonyms curb He must learn to curb that temper of his. control Try to control that temper of yours. master She needs to master her fears of becoming ill. govern Try to govern your temper. moderate They are hoping that she will be persuaded to moderate her views. restrain He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. rein subdue He forced himself to subdue and overcome his fears. repress People who repress their emotions risk having nightmares. constrain I was constrained by family commitments. keep in check check Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. keep a tight rein on keep on a string Additional synonyms in the sense of bristle Definition to show anger or indignation He bristled with indignation. Synonyms be angry, rage, seethe, flare up, bridle, see red, be infuriated, spit (informal), go ballistic (slang), be maddened, wig out (slang), get your dander up (slang) in the sense of check Definition a means to ensure against fraud or error There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue. Synonyms control, limitation, restraint, constraint, rein, obstacle, curb, obstruction, stoppage, inhibition, impediment, hindrance, damper in the sense of check Definition to slow the growth or progress of Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. Synonyms stop, control, limit, arrest, delay, halt, curb, bar, restrain, inhibit, rein, thwart, hinder, repress, obstruct, retard, impede, bridle, stem the flow of, nip in the bud, put a spoke in someone's wheel Nearby words of bridle bride bridegroom bridge bridle brief briefing briefly Synonyms of 'bridle' bridle Explore 'bridle' in the dictionary
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