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Rein — For other uses, see Rein (disambiguation). Reins are used to slow and direct the animal … Wikipedia
Rein — (r?n), n. [F. r[^e]ne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See {Retain}.] 1. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. [1913 Webster] This knight laid… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
snaffle — snaffle1 /snaf euhl/, n., v., snaffled, snaffling. n. 1. Also called snaffle bit. a bit, usually jointed in the middle and without a curb, with a large ring at each end to which a rein and cheek strap are attached. v.t. 2. to put a snaffle on (a… … Universalium
snaffle — 1. noun /ˈsnæfəl/ A broad mouthed, loose ringed bit (metal in a horses mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit. Captain went out in the cab all the morning. Harry came in… … Wiktionary
snaffle — I snaf•fle [[t]ˈsnæf əl[/t]] n. v. fled, fling 1) Also called snaf′fle bit . a bit, usu. jointed in the middle and without a curb, with a large ring at each end to which a rein and cheek strap are attached 2) to put a snaffle on (a horse) 3) to… … From formal English to slang
snaffle — n. & v. n. (in full snaffle bit) a simple bridle bit without a curb and usu. with a single rein. v.tr. 1 put a snaffle on. 2 colloq. steal; seize; appropriate. Etymology: prob. f. LG or Du.: cf. MLG, MDu. snavel beak, mouth … Useful english dictionary
To give rein — Rein Rein (r?n), n. [F. r[^e]ne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See {Retain}.] 1. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. [1913 Webster] This… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
To give the rein to — Rein Rein (r?n), n. [F. r[^e]ne, fr. (assumed) LL. retina, fr. L. retinere to hold back. See {Retain}.] 1. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. [1913 Webster] This… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Mecate (rein) — A traditional horsehair mecate tied to a bosal. Leather popper is on lead rein end, paired extension forms a looped rein, horsehair tassel marks end attached to bosal For other uses, see Mecate. The mecate (pronounced /məˈkɑːtiː/ or less… … Wikipedia
Double bridle — Double bridle, with both curb and snaffle bits. A double bridle, also called a full bridle or Weymouth bridle,[1] is a bridle that has two bits and four reins (sometimes called double reins ). One bit is the bradoon (or bridoon), is … Wikipedia
