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Snaffle

/ˈsnæfəl/

A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit.

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📖 Definitions of "Snaffle"

noun

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

verb

1
To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
2
To clutch by the bridle.
3
To grab or seize; to snap up.
4
To purloin, or obtain by devious means.

🔄 Synonyms of "Snaffle"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
grabverb	(transitive) To grip suddenly; to seize; to clutch.
snap upverb	(transitive, colloquial) To buy or acquire quickly, usually because the item is a bargain or in short supply or something one has been searching for.
snaffle bit	A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Snaffle"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
grabnoun	(countable) A sudden snatch at something.
snap upverb	(transitive, colloquial) To buy or acquire quickly, usually because the item is a bargain or in short supply or something one has been searching for.
snaffle bit	A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses.
bridlenoun	(equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
reinsnoun	The lower part of the back.
breaknoun	An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
pelhamnoun	A type of bit used on the bridle of a horse, consisting of a mouthpiece, a shank, and two rings on each side.
bittenoun	Obsolete form of bit. [A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.]
nippernoun	(British, informal) A child.
bit lifternoun	piece of horse tack that lifts (raises) a bit in the horse's mouth
shanknoun	The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
nibblenoun	An act of taking a small, quick bite, or several of such bites, especially with the front teeth; the bite or bites so taken.
canon bitnoun	(obsolete, rare) The part of a bit which is put in a horse's mouth.
cheekernoun	(horse-riding) A rubber ring that holds the bit high in the horse's mouth.
snappernoun	One who, or that which, snaps.
snicklenoun	(dialect) Suppressed or sly laughter; snigger.
nose-nippernoun	(in the plural) pince-nez
nickernoun	A soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.
bitenoun	The act of biting.
barbnoun	(figuratively) A hurtful or disparaging remark.