BRIDLE

noun a mooring hawser.

2. bridle ·noun a restraint; a curb; a check.

3. bridle ·vt to put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.

4. bridle ·noun the piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, ·etc.

5. bridle ·noun 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.

6. bridle ·noun the head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

7. bridle ·vt 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.

8. bridle ·vi 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.