snaffle

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

• 🇩🇪Einfaches, meist zweigliedriges, gebrochenes Pferdegebiss ohne Unterlegtrense; auch bildlich für einen einfachen, durchschaubaren Trick oder eine Bestechung.

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.

   🇩🇪Einfaches Trensengebiss

• 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.

• 🇩🇪Etwas schnell oder heimlich an sich nehmen, oft in spielerischer oder umgangssprachlicher Weise; stehlen oder mitgehen lassen.

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.

   🇩🇪Schnell an sich nehmen oder stehlen

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Mit Trense zügeln

   Synonyme: bitbridle

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