| 释义 |
snaffle /snafˈl/ noun A jointed bit for horses (less severe than the curb) transitive verb- To put a snaffle on
- To control by a snaffle
- (the following meanings slang; also snabbˈle) to arrest
- To capture
- To purloin
- To get possession of
ORIGIN: Ety doubtful; cf Du snavel, Ger Schnabel beak, mouth snaffˈle-bit noun snaffˈle-bridle noun snaffˈle-rein noun snaffˈling-lay noun The trade of highwayman |