aufzäumen — meaning in English

English meaning

• bridle noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
• harness noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

aufzäumen is used for these senses in English:

• bridle (transitive) To put a bridle on.
• harness (transitive) To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.
• tack (transitive) To nail (something) with a tack (small nail with a flat head).
• tack To sew/stitch with a tack (loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth).
• tack (intransitive, nautical) To sail to windward using a series of alternate tacks across the wind.

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.

harness — full definition

1. noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
2. verb To bring something powerful under control so it can be put to use.

Related German words