Zügel — meaning in English

English meaning

• curb noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
• rein noun A strap attached to a bridle, used to control and guide a horse.

Senses

Zügel is used for these senses in English:

• curb (equestrian) A riding or driving bit for a horse that has rein action which amplifies the pressure in the mouth by leverage advantage placing pressure on the poll via the crown piece of the bridle and chin groove via a curb chain.
• rein A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

curb — full definition

1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.

rein — full definition

1. noun A strap attached to a bridle, used to control and guide a horse.
2. verb To restrain or keep something under control (often "rein in").

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