snaffle

• Sustantivo 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.

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

1. Simple horse bitC1formal

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

   Bocado de filete

   • 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.

• Verbo que significa tomar algo rápida o furtivamente, a menudo de manera juguetona o informal; robar o birlar.

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

1. Take quickly or stealB2informalbritish

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

   Birlar, quitar rápidamente o robar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfilchgrabnabnickpilferpinchsnatchstealswipetake

2. Restrain with a snaffleC1formal

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

   Embocar con filete

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbitbridle