Bridle-bit
71double bridle — noun A common term for a Weymouth bridle, that uses both a bradoon, held by a sliphead, and a curb bit, and is used with two reins. Syn: Weymouth bridle …
72scold's bridle — noun : brank 1a * * * scold s bridle see ↑branks • • • Main Entry: ↑scold * * * scold s bit or scold s bridle, = branks. (Cf. ↑branks) …
73snaffle bridle — snaffle bridle, a single reined bridle having a snaffle bit …
74curb bit — noun a horse s bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • Syn: ↑curb • Hypernyms: ↑bit * * * noun : a stiff bit having branches by which a leverage is obtained upon the jaws of a horse see bridle illustration * * * curb bit, a horse …
75cannon bit — noun : cannon 2a * * * cannon bit noun A smooth round bit (of a bridle) • • • Main Entry: ↑cannon * * * cannon bit, a smooth, round bit for a horse; cannon …
76on the bit — On a tight rein • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * on the bit (or bridle) (of a horse) ridden with a light but firm contact on the mouth, and accepting the bit in a calm and relaxed manner …
77off the bit — On a loose rein • • • Main Entry: ↑bit * * * off the bit (or bridle) (of a horse) ridden on a loose rein to allow it to gallop freely, esp. at the end of a race …
78Branches of a bridle — Branch Branch, n.; pl. {Branches}. [OE. braunche, F. branche, fr. LL. branca claw of a bird or beast of prey; cf. Armor. brank branch, bough.] 1. (Bot.) A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a… …
79curb bit — noun A type of bit used on a bridle, which works by leverage and has shanks and a curb chain …
80scold's bit — or scold s bridle, = branks. (Cf. ↑branks) …
