Definition of "snaffle" []

• A bit for a horse, consisting of two bars joined at the center, as by a joint. (noun)
• To put on or control with a snaffle. (verb-transitive)

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• "The top rein ring is located next to the mouthpiece, as in a snaffle, and the rein that attaches to it is thus called the snaffle rein."
• "He muttered something that a snaffle was the safest bit a sinner could place faith in -- assumed the mantle of prophecy -- foretold, as it would appear, troublous times to be in rapid advent -- and inculcated that faith should be placed in heaven, and powder kept very dry."
• "If the snaffle is to be the predominant bit, its reins should be on the outside, and the curb-reins slack."