bridle

1. n. The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages. Source: opted

2. n. A restraint; a curb; a check. Source: opted

3. n. The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc. Source: opted

4. 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. Source: opted

5. n. A mooring hawser. Source: opted

6. v. t. To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse. Source: opted

7. 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. Source: opted

8. 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. Source: opted

9. n. headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control Source: wordnet

10. n. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Source: wordnet

11. v. anger or take offense Source: wordnet

12. v. put a bridle on Source: wordnet

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