Meaning Of The Word Snaffle

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snaffle
countable noun: A snaffle is an object consisting of two short joined bars of metal that is put in a horse's mouth and attached to the straps that the rider uses to control the horse.
verb: If you snaffle something, you take it for yourself.

snaffle in American English
a bit, usually light and jointed, attached to a bridle and having no curb
to fit with or control by a snaffle

snaffle in American English 1
noun: a bit, usually jointed in the middle and without a curb, with a large ring at each end to which a rein and cheek strap are attached
transitive verb: to put a snaffle on (a horse)

snaffle in American English 2
transitive verb: to appropriate for one's own use, esp. by devious means; purloin; filch

snaffle in British English
to steal or take for oneself
noun: a simple jointed bit for a horse

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