bri·dle (br d l)n. 1. A harness, consisting of a headstall, bit, and reins, fitted about a horse's head and used to restrain or guide the animal. 2. A curb or check: put a bridle on spending. 3. Nautical A span of chain, wire, or rope that can be secured at both ends to an object and slung from its center point. v. bri·dled, bri·dling, bri·dles v.tr. 1. To put a bridle on. 2. To control or restrain with or as if with a bridle. See Synonyms at restrain. v.intr. 1. To lift the head and draw in the chin as an expression of scorn or resentment. 2. To show anger or resentment; take offense: bridling at the criticism. [Middle English bridel, from Old English br del.]bri dler n. |
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