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snaffle

/ˈsnæf.əl/

2 entries

noun

C2formalcommon/ˈsnæf.əl/

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее простой шарнирный мундштук для лошади, без подгубного ремня.esSustantivo que designa un tipo de bocado o freno para caballos, generalmente de articulación simple o de anillo, sin correa de barbada ni palancas; se usa para controlar al animal de forma suave y directa.frNom désignant un mors de bride à embouchure simple articulée, sans canon relevé ni levier, utilisé pour le dressage ou l'équitation ordinaire.deEinfaches, meist zweigliedriges, gebrochenes Pferdegebiss ohne Unterlegtrense; auch bildlich für einen einfachen, durchschaubaren Trick oder eine Bestechung.ptSubstantivo que designa um freio de cavalo articulado e simples, sem barbela. Também pode se referir ao próprio conjunto de rédeas usado com esse freio, especialmente em contextos equestres.zh马嚼子的一种,由两个通过中间铰链连接的口衔组成,没有下颚带,用于控制马匹。arاسم 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.

    ruПростой трензельesBocado de filetefrMors simple à filetdeEinfaches TrensengebissptFreio simpleszh简易马衔铁arشَكِيمة بسيطة

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

verb

C2formalbritish/ˈsnæf.əl/

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

ruГлагол, означающий быстро или тайно взять что-либо, часто в игривой или неформальной манере; украсть или стащить.esVerbo que significa tomar algo rápida o furtivamente, a menudo de manera juguetona o informal; robar o birlar.frVerbe signifiant prendre quelque chose rapidement ou en secret, souvent de manière ludique ou informelle ; voler ou chaparder.deEtwas schnell oder heimlich an sich nehmen, oft in spielerischer oder umgangssprachlicher Weise; stehlen oder mitgehen lassen.ptVerbo que significa pegar algo rapidamente ou às escondidas, muitas vezes de forma brincalhona ou informal; furtar, roubar.zh动词,指迅速或偷偷地拿取某物,常带有俏皮或非正式的语气;也指偷窃或顺手拿走。arفعل 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.

    ruСхватить или украстьesBirlar, quitar rápidamente o robarfrChi-per, attraper rapidementdeSchnell an sich nehmen oder stehlenptPegar rapidamente ou roubarzh迅速拿走或偷取arأخذ بسرعة أو سرقة

    Synonyms: 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.

    ruВзнуздатьesEmbocar con filetefrbrider avec un filetdeMit Trense zügelnptFrear com bridãozh给马戴上小勒arإلجام اللجام البسيط

    Synonyms: bitbridle

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