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in Zaum halten — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bridle noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.

Senses

in Zaum halten is used for these senses in English:

  • bridle (transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.

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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