Meaning of Snaffle | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and the corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
2. Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Captain went out in the cab all the morning. Harry came in after school to feed⟳ me and give⟳ me water. In the afternoon I was put⟳ into the cab. Jerry took as much pains to see⟳ if the collar and bridle fitted comfortably, as if he had been John Manly over again. When the crupper was let⟳ out a hole or two, it all fitted well. There was no bearing rein—no curb—nothing but a plain ring⟳ snaffle. What a blessing that was!”

““I shall have⟳ to take⟳ the mare to-morrow,” said the Tertium Quid, “and she will stand⟳ nothing heavier than a snaffle.””

“Sunning himself on the board⟳ steps, I saw⟳ for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch⟳ guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.”

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