bridle in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
bridle in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
bridle in Konkani कोंकणी
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bridle in Sindhi سنڌي
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bridle in Urdu اُردُو
bridle in English
- bridle⇄adj. bridleless.
- bridle⇄bridle, noun, verb, -dled,-dling.
- bridle⇄noun bridler.
- bridle⇄noun 1. the part of a harness that fits over a horse's head, used to hold him back or control him. A bridle usually consists of a headstall, bit, and reins.
2. (Figurative.) anything that holds back or controls; curb.
(SYN) check.
3. - bridle⇄scold's bit orbridle,branks.
- bridle⇄v.i. (Figurative.) to hold the head up high with the chin drawn back to express pride, scorn, or anger.
Ex. She bridled when we made fun of her new hat. - bridle⇄v.t. 1. to put a bridle on.
Ex. He saddled and bridled his horse.
2. (Figurative.) to hold back; bring under control; check.
Ex. Bridle your temper.
(SYN) control, curb.