bridle

1. The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

   Zaumzeug, Zaum

   узда́uzdá, узде́чкаuzdéčka

   вузде́чкаvuzdéčka

   headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

2. (figuratively)A restraint; a curb; a check.

3. A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.

4. A mooring hawser.

5. A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.

6. A gesture expressing pride or vanity.

1. Tom saddled and bridled the horse.

   deTom sattelte und zäumte das Pferd.

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2. Tom bridled the horse.

   deTom zäumte das Pferd.

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3. He kept his tongue under a bridle.

   ruОн держал свой язык в узде.

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4. Booted and saddled and bridled rode he.

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5. The stableboy held the horse's bridle firmly.

   deDer Stalljunge hielt das Pferd fest im Zaum.

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