snaffle

A noun referring to a simple jointed bit used for a horse, which lacks a curb.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى شكيمة بسيطة مفصلية للفرس، دون حزام تحت الذقن.

1. Simple horse bit C1 formal

   A type of bit for a horse that consists of a jointed mouthpiece and rings, used without a curb chain for gentle control.

   • The rider used a snaffle for the young horse.
   • Snaffles are often preferred for training due to their mild action.
   • He adjusted the snaffle before mounting the horse.

   🌐شَكِيمة بسيطة

• snaffles plural form
• snaffles' possessive plural form
• snaffle's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to take something quickly or secretly, often in a playful or informal manner; to steal or swipe.

• 🌐فعل يعني أخذ شيء بسرعة أو خفية، غالبًا بطريقة مرحة أو غير رسمية؛ أي سرقته أو اختلاسه.

1. Take quickly or steal B2 informal british

   To seize or obtain something quickly, often in a sneaky or opportunistic way.

   • He snaffled the last piece of cake before anyone else could.
   • She snaffled a bargain at the market.
   • The thief snaffled the wallet and ran off.

   🌐أخذ بسرعة أو سرقة

   المرادفات: filchgrabnabnickpilferpinchsnatchstealswipetake

2. Restrain with a snaffle C1 formal

   To fit or control a horse using a simple bit (snaffle).

   • The rider snaffled the horse before the race.
   • He carefully snaffled the young pony for the first time.
   • The groom snaffled the mare and led her to the paddock.

   🌐إلجام اللجام البسيط

   المرادفات: bitbridle

• snaffled past participle
• snaffled past simple
• snaffling present participle
• snaffles third person singular