to bridle

Examples

• All

• They led the horse back to the barn, unharnessed him, and started to bridle him in preparation for Ruby's trading trip.

  Fiction book (1997)

• Chang had the driver bridle our two horses to a stop in a grassy square near the center of town: a little commons that had not yet changed its name from "Union Square" to "Westwood Park."

  Fiction book (2001)

• Dail watched him for a moment, then got to his feet and went to saddle and bridle the horses.

  Fiction book (1992)

• "Oh, he'll give you a good ride today, sir," John said with a chuckle, finishing with the mare's girth and moving on to bridle her.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Each time she finished riding and I could slip off from helping Daddy, I'd run to the stable, take her saddle, pad, and bridle from her, and carry them to the tack room.

  Fiction book (1996)

• He bridles the beast, climbs on its back, and is promptly thrown to the ground and trampled.

  Academic text (2007)

• It reminded me of a look I'd seen in my Uncle Skinny's eyes when he was observing a new colt he was about to bridle for the first time: a look of deeply centered patience, as if he was taking time to plan his approach.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Before riding, it is essential to bridle the horse properly to ensure control.

• The trainer taught the students how to bridle a horse before the lesson began.

• She carefully bridled her horse to make sure it would behave during the trail ride.

Synonyms

H

to halter

vsto bridle

1 4.9

To put a rope or strap around an animal's head to lead it

controls and guides an animal while ridden rather than only for leading

Antonyms

R

to release

∞ 1.8

To let someone or something go free from being held

U

to unbridle

2 8.8

Take the bridle off a horse

Idioms

B

to bridle enthusiasm

7.4

Hold back your excitement so you do not seem too eager

Phrasal Verbs

B

to bridle at

1 8.4

To feel offended when someone says or does something you dislike

B

to bridle expectations

7.8

Limit how much you hope for to avoid disappointment

B

to bridle up

• Informal

9.1

To react angrily and show offended pride when criticized

Compounds

B

bridle path

1 5.8

A path for riding or leading horses, not for vehicles

B

bridle road

• UK

7.2

A path for riding or leading horses, not for cars

How Controlling

to restrain

86 4.6

to rein in

53 4.6

to bridle

1 5.7

to guide

313 1.0

to release

∞ 1.8

Surface Forms

Etymology