Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | English word SNAFFLE

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Definitions of SNAFFLE

1. A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit.
2. (figuratively) Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle.
3. (transitive) To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
4. (transitive) To clutch by the bridle.
5. (transitive, informal) To grab or seize; to snap up.
6. (transitive, informal) To purloin, or obtain by devious means.
7. (UK, Norfolk, intransitive, archaic) To talk foolishly.

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Examples of Using SNAFFLE in a Sentence

• However, the bit converter diminishes the rider's ability to apply the curb and snaffle functions of the pelham independently and discriminately, and thus is usually considered unsuitable for other types of riding; it is illegal in hunt seat equitation, for example.
• Although the kimberwicke appears to have a D-shaped bit ring like a snaffle, the bit mouthpiece is not centered on the ring, and thus applying the reins creates leverage; in the Uxeter kimberwicke, there are slots for the reins placed within the bit ring, which allows the reins to create additional leverage.
• Curbs are generally placed lower down in a horse's mouth than snaffle bits, touching the corners of the mouth, or creating a single slight wrinkle in the lips.
• One bit is the bradoon (or bridoon), is a modified snaffle bit that is smaller in diameter and has smaller bit rings than a traditional snaffle, and it is adjusted so that it sits above and in front of the other bit, a curb bit.
• He wears an in-hand bridle with a red and white diced headband and a snaffle bit, and over his saddlecloth he wears a black leather roller and crupper.
• Type of Bits: Very common on snaffle bits, but seen on all bit families including Kimblewicks, pelhams, gags, and curbs.
• They also handcraft bits made for shank bits, snaffle bits, baseline bits, bit shanks, and mouthpieces for Western and English markets.
• Tres Osos Cowhorse Derby – Four and five-year-old horses compete in several events, many had competed in snaffle bit futurities at age three.

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