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bridle

 

[ หˆbraษชdษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

horse riding

A piece of equipment used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached.

Synonyms

halter, headstall, restraint

Examples of usage

  • The horse tossed its head, trying to free itself from the bridle.
  • She adjusted the bridle and mounted the horse.
Context #2 | Verb

control

To show one's resentment or anger by drawing back one's head or body.

Synonyms

check, curb, restrain

Examples of usage

  • She bridled at the suggestion that she was wrong.
  • He bridled at the thought of being treated like a child.

Translations

Translations of the word "bridle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zaum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kendali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะทะดะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝก (ใใคใ‚)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bride

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dizgin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตด๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฌุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ”ๅคด (pรจitรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beisli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผyษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brida

Etymology

The word 'bridle' originated from the Old English word 'brฤซdel', which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic 'bridlaz'. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. The use of bridles in horse riding has been a common practice for centuries, allowing riders to control and guide their horses effectively.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,960, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.