bridle in Dutch
bridle in Dutch is hoofdstel, toom, breidelen — bridle means the straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
bridle in Dutch
hoofdstel
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
toom
(equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
breidelen
(transitive) To put a bridle on.
in bedwang houden
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
intomen
(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.
gepikeerd reageren
(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.
zich vijandig opstellen
(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.
What does "bridle" mean?
-
noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
"She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride."
-
noun Figuratively, anything that restrains or checks something.
"A bridle on public spending was needed to bring the deficit down."
-
verb To react with anger, resentment, or indignation.
"She bridled at the suggestion that she had lied."
-
verb To control, restrain, or hold something in check.
"He struggled to bridle his temper during the meeting."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Dutch.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Dutch
bridle in a sentence
- She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride.
- A bridle on public spending was needed to bring the deficit down.
- She bridled at the suggestion that she had lied.
- He struggled to bridle his temper during the meeting.
Similar words in Dutch
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "bridle" in Dutch?
"bridle" in Dutch is hoofdstel, toom, breidelen. bridle means: The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
How do you use "bridle" in a sentence?
Example: "She slipped the bridle over the horse's head before the ride." In Dutch, "bridle" is hoofdstel, toom, breidelen.
Are there other ways to say "bridle" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "bridle": hoofdstel, toom, breidelen, in bedwang houden, intomen, gepikeerd reageren.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
