Bridle vs. Headstall

Bridlenoun

The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

Bridlenoun

(figurative) A restraint; a curb; a check.

Bridlenoun

A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.

Bridlenoun

A mooring hawser.

Bridlenoun

A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.

Bridleverb

(transitive) To put a bridle on.

Bridleverb

(transitive) To check, restrain, or control with, or as if with, a bridle; as in bridle your tongue.

Bridleverb

(intransitive) To show hostility or resentment.

Bridleverb

(intransitive) To hold up one's head proudly or affectedly.

Bridlenoun

The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

Bridlenoun

A restraint; a curb; a check.

Bridlenoun

The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.

Bridlenoun

A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.

Bridleverb

To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.

Bridleverb

To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.

Bridleverb

To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; - usually with up.

Bridlenoun

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

Bridlenoun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;

Bridleverb

put a bridle on;

Bridleverb

respond to the reins, as of horses

Bridlenoun

the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps to which a bit and reins are attached

Bridlenoun

a line, rope, or device that is used to restrain or control the action or movement of something.

Bridlenoun

a mooring cable.

Bridleverb

put a bridle on (a horse)

Bridleverb

bring (something) under control; curb

Bridleverb

show one's resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one's head and drawing in one's chin

Bridle

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit.

Headstallnoun

The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements.

Headstallnoun

(obsolete) A phorbeia.

Headstallnoun

That part of a bridle or halter which encompasses the head.

Headstallnoun

the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head