GRE Word List
BRIDLE
harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger
The meaning of the word bridle is harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger.
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