snaffle
- noun
- /ˈsnæfəl/
- Specialized
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bocado
- He's already let the vet slip a snaffle on him.
- snaffle bit
Examples
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You'll need the curved bit and a strong snaffle.
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When training a young horse, many trainers prefer using a snaffle for better communication.
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Snaffle bits are highly recommended for these activities.
Blog text (2) -
The Duchess of Tenby paid more than your year's wages for the snaffle alone.
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Like rhyming slang, it worked by replacing certain words with other words; for example, "to snaffle" meant "to rob the shit out of someone."
Blog text (2) -
Ah, you sissy faded sniffle snaffle!
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China's rulers, acting out of some deep personal compulsion, are going to force a snaffle through the teeth of the river god.
Fiction book (2001) -
l ain't nobody's poppa, you one-eyed, fish-faced, sissy-fated, sniffle snaffle.
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The horse responded well to the snaffle, making it easier to control his movements.
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A good snaffle helps ensure the rider has a clear connection with the horse.
Synonyms
9
7.6
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth to control it
2
9.9
A metal bit in a horse's mouth used with two reins for both direct and stronger control
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8.6
A metal piece in a horse's mouth with a chain that helps the rider control it
A metal piece put in a horse's mouth to help a rider control it
A thin bit that you use with a curb bit in a double bridle to control a horse
A metal piece in a horse's mouth with a chin chain to help control the horse
Compounds
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Etymology
Snaffle for a horse bit probably comes from an old word snaff meaning 'to snatch' or 'grab'. A snaffle is a mouthpiece that gently 'takes' hold of a horse's mouth, so the name helps you remember it is the piece used to control and guide the animal.