Definitions for bridle

Overview of noun bridle

The noun bridle has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (4) bridle

(headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control)

2. bridle, check, curb

(the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper")

Overview of verb bridle

The verb bridle has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. bridle

(anger or take offense; "She bridled at his suggestion to elope")

2. bridle

(put a bridle on; "bridle horses")

3. bridle

(respond to the reins, as of horses)