bride — meaning in English

English meaning

• bridle noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
• flange noun A projecting rim or edge on an object, used to add strength or attach it to something else.

Senses

bride is used for these senses in English:

• bridle (equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
• double bridle (equestrian) A Weymouth bridle, which uses both a bradoon, held by a sliphead, and a curb bit, and is used with two reins.
• flange An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.

bridle — full definition

1. noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
2. noun Figuratively, anything that restrains or checks something.
3. verb To react with anger, resentment, or indignation.
4. verb To control, restrain, or hold something in check.

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