bridle
nounUK /ˈbraɪ.dəl/
US /ˈbraɪ.dəl/
A bridle is the set of straps you put on a horse's head so you can control it.
She put the bridle on the horse before their ride.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To bridle means to show anger or offense, often by pulling your head back.
He bridled at the unfair comment.
3. A bridle is also a strap that holds something in place, like a bridle on a sail.
The sailor checked the bridle on the sail.
4. To bridle something means to keep it under control.
She bridled her temper during the meeting.