part of the tack or harness of a horse, consisting usually of a headstall, bit, and reins.

anything that restrains or curbs

His common sense is a bridle to his quick temper.

Machinery . a link, flange, or other attachment for limiting the movement of any part of a machine.

Nautical . a rope or chain secured at both ends to an object to be held, lifted, or towed, and itself held or lifted by a rope or chain secured at its center.

a raising up of the head, as in disdain.

to put a bridle on.

to control or hold back; restrain; curb.

to draw up the head and draw in the chin, as in disdain or resentment.

verb

let go , release , set free

noun

check , control , curb , deterrent , hackamore , halter , headstall , leash , rein , restraint , trammelsnotes:bridal relates to a bride or a marriage ceremony while a bridle is a harness , brake , snaffle

verb

constrain , control , curb , govern , inhibit , keep in check , master , moderate , repress , restrain , rule , subdue , suppress , withholdnotes:bridal relates to a bride or a marriage ceremony while a bridle is a harness , bit , brake , check , hold , hold back , hold down , hold in , keep , keep back , pull in , rein , blinder , bride , direct , guard , guide , halter , harness , leash , muzzle , restraint , swagger