| 释义 |
snaf·fle
I. \ˈsnafəl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1. also snaffle bit : a bridle bit the mouthpiece of which has one or more joints or links and which consists in its simplest form of two bars tapering to where they are joined by a single ring — see bit illustration, bridle illustration
2. : a light or gentle restraint or check — compare curb
II. transitive verb
(snaffled ; snaffled ; snaffling \-f(ə)liŋ\ ; snaffles)
1.
a. : to fit or equip with a snaffle
< a snaffled bridle >
b. : to restrain or check with or as if with a snaffle
2.
a. dialect chiefly Britain : steal, rob
b. : to obtain by devious or irregular means
c. : to obtain without delay : snap up
Synonyms: see restrain
III. intransitive verb
Etymology: probably alteration of snuffle
chiefly dialect : snuffle, sniff |