Snaffle

['snæf(ə)l] or ['snæfl]

Definition

(noun.) a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb.

(verb.) fit or restrain with a snaffle; 'snaffle a horse'.

Inputed by Heinrich--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A kind of bridle bit, having a joint in the part to be placed in the mouth, and rings and cheek pieces at the ends, but having no curb; -- called also snaffle bit.

(v. t.) To put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle.

Checked by Leon

Definition

n. a bridle which crosses the nose and has a slender mouth-bit without branches.—v.t. to bridle: to clutch by the bridle.—ns. Snaff′le-bit a kind of slender bit; Snaff′ling-lay the trade of highwayman.

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