(~s, bridling, ~d)
1.
A ~ is a set of straps that is put around a horse’s head and mouth so that the person riding or driving the horse can control it.
N-COUNT
2.
If you ~, you show that you are angry or offended by moving your head and body upwards in a proud way. (LITERARY)
She ~d, then simply shook her head...
Alex ~d at the shortness of Pamela’s tone.
= bristle
VERB: V, V at n