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   snaffle

   /ˈsnafl/

   noun

   • 1. (on a bridle) a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins.
   • ▪ a bridle with a snaffle bit.

   verb

   • 1. take (something) for oneself, typically quickly or without permission: informal British "shall we snaffle some of Bernard's sherry?"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a bridle bit): probably from Low German or Dutch; compare with Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snavel ‘beak, mouth’. The verb (mid 19th century) is perhaps a different word.

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   What is the meaning of snaffle?

   • SNAFFLE. 1. get hold of or seize quickly and easily 2. fit or restrain with a snaffle Familiarity information: SNAFFLE used as a verb is rare.

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   What is the meaning of snaffle bit?

   • Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: A snaffle bit is the most common type of bit used while riding horses. It consists of a bit mouthpiece with a ring on either side and acts with direct pressure. A bridle utilizing only a snaffle bit is often called a "snaffle bridle," particularly in the English riding disciplines.

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   Where did snaffle come from?

   • The origins of snaffle are shrouded in mystery. What we know of its story begins in the 16th century. At that time, snaffle existed as both a noun referring to a simple bit for a horse's bridle and a verb meaning "to fit or equip with a snaffle" or "to restrain or check with or as if with a snaffle."

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   What is the meaning of snarfle?

   • Definition of snarfle. snarfle. verb. to eat rapidly, causing either a large mess on one's person or a loud noise to emanate from one's nasal cavity. He snarfled all his food. See more words with the same meaning: oral sex, 'go down on'.

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   Snaffle can be a verb meaning to take something quickly for yourself, or a noun meaning a type of bit for horses. Learn how to use snaffle in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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     SNAFFLE meaning: 1. to take something quickly for yourself,...

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   snaffle: [verb] to obtain especially by devious or irregular means.

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   3 meanings: 1. Also called: snaffle bit a simple jointed bit for a horse 2. British informal to steal or take for oneself 3. to.... Click for more definitions.

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   SNAFFLE meaning: 1. to take something quickly for yourself, in a way that prevents someone else from having or using…. Learn more.

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   Snaffle definition: a bit, usually jointed in the middle and without a curb, with a large ring at each end to which a rein and cheek strap are attached.. See examples of SNAFFLE used in a sentence.

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   Define snaffle. snaffle synonyms, snaffle pronunciation, snaffle translation, English dictionary definition of snaffle. snaffle n. A bit for a horse, typically ...

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   snaffle: 1 n a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb Synonyms: snaffle bit Type of: bit piece of metal held in horse's mouth by reins and used to control the horse while riding v fit or restrain with a snaffle “ snaffle a horse” Type of: bridle put a bridle on v get hold of or seize quickly and easily Synonyms: grab , snap up Types: ...