frēnum — meaning in English

English meaning

• bit noun A small piece or amount of something.
• bridle noun The straps and bit fitted to a horse's head to guide and control it.

Senses

frēnum is used for these senses in English:

• bit A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.
• bridle (equestrian) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

bit — full definition

1. noun A small piece or amount of something.
2. noun The smallest unit of digital information, representing a 0 or a 1.
3. verb Past tense of "bite".

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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