Definitions for snaffle
ˈsnæf əlsnaf·fle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snaffle, snaffle bitverb

   a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb

2. snap up, snaffle, grabverb

   get hold of or seize quickly and easily

   "I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale"

3. snaffleverb

   fit or restrain with a snaffle

   "snaffle a horse"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snafflenoun

   A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth. Often used as a training bit.

2. snaffleverb

   to put on, or control with, a snaffle

3. snaffleverb

   to grab or seize; to snap up

4. snaffleverb

   to purloin, or obtain by devious means

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snafflenoun

   A bridle which crosses the nose.

   Etymology: snavel, Dutch, the nose.

   The third o’ th’ world is your’s, which with a snaffle
   You may pace easy; but not such a wife. William Shakespeare.

   Sooth him with praise;
   This, from his weaning, let him well be taught,
   And then betimes in a soft snaffle wrought. John Dryden, Georg.

2. To Snaffleverb

   To bridle; to hold in a bridle; to hold; to manage.

   Etymology: from the noun.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snaffle

   A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses. It consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on each side and acts with direct pressure. A bridle utilizing only a snaffle bit is often called a "snaffle bridle", particularly in the English riding disciplines. A bridle that carries two bits, a curb bit and a snaffle, or "bradoon", is called a double bridle. A snaffle is not necessarily a bit with a jointed bit mouthpiece, as is often thought. A bit is a snaffle because it creates direct pressure without leverage on the mouth. It is a bit without a shank. Therefore, a single- or double-jointed mouthpiece, though the most common designs for snaffle bits, does not make a bit a snaffle. Even a mullen mouth (a solid, slightly curved bar) or a bar bit is a snaffle.

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1. snaffle

   A snaffle is a type of bit used in horse riding, which consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side. It is used for controlling a horse's direction and speed through rein aids. Snaffles are generally considered the simplest and most gentle type of bit, providing direct pressure without leverage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snafflenoun

   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. Snaffleverb

   to put a snaffle in the mouth of; to subject to the snaffle; to bridle

3. Etymology: [D. snavel a beak, bill, snout; akin to G. schnabel, OHG. snabul,. sneb, snebbe, OFries. snavel mouth, Dan. & Sw. snabel beak, bill, Lith. snapas, and to E. snap, v. See Snap, and cf. Neb.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Snaffle

   snaf′l, n. a bridle which crosses the nose and has a slender mouth-bit without branches.—v.t. to bridle: to clutch by the bridle.—ns. Snaff′le-bit, a kind of slender bit; Snaff′ling-lay, the trade of highwayman. [Dut. snavel, the muzzle; cf. Snap.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of snaffle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of snaffle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=snaffle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Snaffle
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=snaffle
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snaffle
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snaffle
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=snaffle