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| bit1 |
the metal part of a bridle that is placed in the mouth of an animal, usu. a horse, and used to restrain or control. [2/5 definitions] |
| blinder |
(pl.) a set of flaps on a horse's bridle near the eyes, that prevent vision to the side. [1/2 definitions] |
| bridle |
to fit a bridle onto. [1/5 definitions] |
| hackamore |
a simple bitless bridle of rope or rawhide with a reinforced noseband and single rope rein which together exert controlling pressure on the nose of a horse, used esp. for training. |
| headstall |
the part of a bridle or harness that fits over a horse's head. |
| noseband |
the part of a bridle or halter that fits over an animal's nose. |
| rein |
(usu. pl.) a set of leather straps attached to both ends of a bridle bit by which a driver or rider can control an animal such as a horse. [1/5 definitions] |
| throatlatch |
a strap that crosses a horse's throat in order to secure a bridle. |
| unbridled |
not wearing a bridle, as a horse. [1/2 definitions] |
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