imbrigliare — meaning in English

English meaning

• bridle noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.
• dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
• harness noun A set of straps used to control or support an animal, person, or piece of equipment.
• tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

Senses

imbrigliare is used for these senses in English:

• bridle (transitive) To put a bridle on.
• dam (transitive) To block the flow of water.
• harness (transitive) To place a harness on something; to tie up or restrain.
• harness (transitive) To capture, control or put to use.
• tether (transitive) To restrict with, or as if with, a tether.

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.

dam — full definition

1. noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
2. verb To block or hold back the flow of water.
3. noun The female parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.

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