snaf·fle (sn f  l)n. A bit for a horse, consisting of two bars joined at the center, as by a joint. tr.v. snaf·fled, snaf·fling, snaf·fles To put on or control with a snaffle. [Origin unknown.] |   loose ring French training snaffle bit |
snaffle
Noun
a mouthpiece for controlling a horse
Verb
[-fling, -fled]
1. Brit, Austral & NZ informal to steal or take
2. to fit or control (a horse) with a snaffle [origin unknown]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  snaffle - a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curbbit - piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding; "the horse was not accustomed to a bit" |
| Verb | 1. | snaffle - get hold of or seize quickly and easily; "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale" take - take into one's possession; "We are taking an orphan from Romania"; "I'll take three salmon steaks" hog - take greedily; take more than one's share |
| 2. | snaffle - fit or restrain with a snaffle; "snaffle a horse" bridle - put a bridle on; "bridle horses" |
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