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snaffle

/ˈsnæf.əl/

Translations

snafflenoun

snaffles

/ˈsnæf.əl/

трензель

The horse was fitted with a snaffle for the competition.

Лошадь была оснащена трензелем для соревнований.

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Synonyms

snaffleverb

snaffled

Past Simple

snaffled

Past Participle

snaffling

Gerund

/ˈsnæf.əl/

прихватить

She snaffled a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.

Она прихватила несколько печений из банки, когда никто не смотрел.

стащить

He managed to snaffle the last piece of cake before anyone noticed.

Он успел стащить последний кусок торта, прежде чем кто-либо заметил.

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Synonyms

snaffleadjective

/ˈsnæf.əl/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "a snaffle bridle", to denote relation to a snaffle bit.

Definitions

snafflenoun

A type of simple bit used in horse riding, consisting of a mouthpiece with a ring on either side.

The rider chose a snaffle for the young horse to ensure gentle control.

snaffleverb

To take something quickly or without permission.

He managed to snaffle the last piece of cake before anyone else noticed.

To obtain or acquire (something) eagerly, especially before others can.

She managed to snaffle two front-row tickets before they sold out.

snaffleadjective

Relating to or involving a snaffle bit; used before a noun to describe tack that employs such a bit.

The trainer recommends a snaffle bridle for young horses.