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1. (n.) snaffle
Also called snaffle bit. a bit, usu. jointed in the middle and without a curb, with a large ring at each end to which a rein and cheek strap are attached.
2. (v.t.) snaffle
to put a snaffle on (a horse).
3. snaffle
to control with or as if with a snaffle.
4. (v.t.) snaffle
to appropriate for one's own use, esp. by devious means; purloin.
Etymology: (1715–25)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) snaffle, snaffle bit
a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
2. (verb) snap up, snaffle, grab
get hold of or seize quickly and easily
"I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"
3. (verb) snaffle
fit or restrain with a snaffle
"snaffle a horse"
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1. (noun) snaffle
a kind of bridle bit, having a joint in the part to be placed in the mouth, and rings and cheek pieces at the ends, but having no curb; -- called also snaffle bit
2. (verb) snaffle
to put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle
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