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snaffle

snaf·fle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [snaf-uh l]
    • /ˈsnæf əl/
    • /ˈsnæf.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [snaf-uh l]
    • /ˈsnæf əl/

Definitions of snaffle word

  • noun snaffle Also called snaffle bit. 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. 1
  • verb with object snaffle to appropriate for one's own use, especially by devious means; purloin; filch. 1
  • transitive verb snaffle take for yourself 1
  • noun snaffle horse tackle: bit 1
  • countable noun snaffle A snaffle is an object consisting of two short joined bars of metal that is put in a horse's mouth and attached to the straps that the rider uses to control the horse. 0
  • verb snaffle If you snaffle something, you take it for yourself. 0

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Origin of snaffle

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; origin uncertain; compare Old Frisian snavel mouth, Dutch snavel, German Schnabel beak, bill

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Parts of speech for Snaffle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

snaffle popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

snaffle usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with snaffle

  • what is a snaffle bit?
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  • how to use a snaffle bit?
  • how does a full cheek snaffle work?
  • what is snaffle mouth?
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  • what does snaffle mouth mean?
  • what is a snaffle bridle?

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