Bridler

bri·dle  (brdl)

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.

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[Middle English bridel, from Old English brdel.]

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bridler n.