snaffle

Meanings

• noun

  A bit used in horsemanship to control a horse's mouth.

  - "The rider used a snaffle bit to steer the horse."
  - "The snaffle was too tight, causing the horse discomfort."

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Synonyms

bradoon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snaffle
snuffle , riffle , guffle , pufflle

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Variants

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snaffle , snaffles , snaffled , snaffling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to seize or catch', from Old French 'esnaffler'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'snaffle' can also be used to describe the act of seizing or catching something.

2. Snaffle bits can be made of various materials, including rubber and synthetic materials, in addition to metal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bit (equestrian): A snaffle is a type of bit used in equestrianism.

2. Reins: Reins are attached to a snaffle to control a horse.

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Culture

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In equestrianism, the snaffle is an essential piece of equipment for controlling a horse. It is typically made of metal and consists of a mouthpiece with reins attached.

How to Memorize "snaffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse wearing a bridle with a snaffle bit in its mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'snaffle' with 'horse riding' and 'control'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'snaffle' is a 'bit' used to 'catch' a horse's mouth.

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