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bridling

 

[ หˆbraษชdษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

halter, headgear, reins

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น freio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค—เคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zรผgel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tali kekang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะทะดะตั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆฌๅ…ท

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bride

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ freno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ehlileลŸtirme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๊ฐˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุฌุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uzda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅšผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uzda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะทะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dizgin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.