- (n.) The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.
- (n.) The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
- (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.) A mooring hawser.
- (v.t.) To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.
- (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.
- (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.
- (n.) A restraint; a curb; a check.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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