Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - bridle
Bridle
bridle
n. & v. --n. 1 a the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled leather straps, a metal bit, and reins. b a restraining thing or influence (put a bridle on your tongue). 2 Naut. a mooring-cable. 3 Physiol. a ligament checking the motion of a part. --v. 1 tr. put a bridle on (a horse etc.). 2 tr. bring under control; curb. 3 intr. (often foll. by up) express offence, resentment, etc., esp. by throwing up the head and drawing in the chin. Phrases and idioms bridle-path (or -road or -way) a rough path or road fit only for riders or walkers, not vehicles. Etymology: OE bridel
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I. noun see: braid Date: before 12th century the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit and reins, a length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, curb, restraint , II. verb (~d; bridling) Date: before 12th century transitive verb to put a ~ on, to restrain, check, or control with or as if with a ~ , intransitive verb to show hostility or resentment (as to an affront to one's pride or dignity) especially by drawing back the head and chin, see: restrain ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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