snaffle

/ˈsnæfəl/
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Other forms: snaffled; snaffles; snaffling

Definitions of snaffle
  1. noun
    a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
    synonyms: snaffle bit
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    type of:
    bit
    piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding
  2. verb
    fit or restrain with a snaffle
    “snaffle a horse”
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    type of:
    bridle
    put a bridle on
  3. verb
    get hold of or seize quickly and easily
    synonyms: grab, snap up
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    types:
    hog
    take greedily; take more than one's share
    type of:
    take
    take into one's possession
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