EGAVE

snaffle

About 0.05 uses per million words.

Meaning

  1. noun A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
  2. noun Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
  3. verb To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
  4. verb To quell or suppress.
  5. verb To clutch by the bridle.
  6. verb To grab or seize; to snap up.
  7. verb To purloin, or obtain by devious means.
  8. verb To talk foolishly.

Similar words

grab snap up snaffle bit bridle reins break pelham bitte nipper bit lifter

Often followed by

bit and bridle is rein reins bits or in

Word family

snaffled snaffles snaffling

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