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The head gear with which a horse is governed and
restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other
appendages. |
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A restraint; a curb; a check. |
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The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in
place the tumbler, sear, etc. |
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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. |
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A mooring hawser. |
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To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to
bridle a horse. |
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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. |
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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. |
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