Bridling: meaning, definitions and examples
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bridling
[ หbraษชdษlษชล ]
animal handling
Bridling refers to the act of putting a bridle on a horse or similar animal. This action is essential for controlling and guiding the animal during rides or transport. It involves placing the device on the animal's head, ensuring that it fits properly to prevent discomfort. Bridling is often a key step in the training and management of equine behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was bridling the horse before the ride.
- The trainer demonstrated the correct technique for bridling.
- He struggled with bridling the restless colt.
Translations
Translations of the word "bridling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น freio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Zรผgel
- Zaum
- Einzรคunung
๐ฎ๐ฉ tali kekang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะดะตัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ uzda
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆฌๅ ท
๐ซ๐ท bride
๐ช๐ธ freno
๐น๐ท ehlileลtirme
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฌุงู
๐จ๐ฟ uzda
๐ธ๐ฐ uzda
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉฌๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ uzda
๐ฎ๐ธ bรญt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะทะณัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dizgin
๐ฒ๐ฝ freno
Etymology
The word 'bridling' originates from the late Middle English term 'bridel', which is derived from the Old English 'brฤซdel'. The term has Germanic roots, closely related to the German word 'Zaum', meaning 'headstall'. Over the centuries, the usage of 'bridle' has evolved to refer generally to the equipment used in controlling horses. Historically, bridles have been used for thousands of years in various cultures, signifying the importance of controlling horses in agricultural and transportation tasks. The development of more sophisticated riding gear played a significant role in equestrian practices, making the action of bridling not only a practical necessity but also a crucial part of horsemanship training.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,083, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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