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bridoon

bridoon

9.9
A thin bit that you use with a curb bit in a double bridle to control a horse
  • noun
  • /ˈbrɪdʊn/
  • Specialized
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  • The double bridle consists of a bridoon and a curb bit used together.

Examples

  • A properly fitted bridoon ensures the horse's comfort during dressage.

  • She carefully adjusted the bridoon before leading the horse out of the stable.

  • The horse was fitted with a bridoon for better control.

  • She prefers using a bridoon with her dressage saddle.

  • A properly fitted bridoon ensures the horse's comfort during dressage.

  • The double bridle consists of a bridoon and a curb bit used together.

  • She carefully adjusted the bridoon before leading the horse out of the stable.

Synonyms

bit
vsbridoon
9 7.6

A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth to control it

is a specialized mouthpiece used with a separate curb in a double bridle
snaffle bit
vsbridoon
  • Specialized
8.3

A metal piece put in a horse's mouth to help a rider control it

is used together with a separate curb as part of a double bridle

How Harsh

curb
  • Specialized
1 8.6
bridoon
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

bridoon singular
bridoons plural

Etymology

The word bridoon comes from the old French word bridon, which meant 'bridle' and is the same idea as the English word bridle. So a bridoon is the small bit or part used in a bridle, and its name simply tells you where it belongs.