bridle
/ˈbɹaɪdəl/noun
Middle School
1
The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
2
A restraint; a curb; a check.
3
A length of line or cable attached to two parts of something to spread the force of a pull, as the rigging on a kite for attaching line.
4
A mooring hawser.
5
A piece in the interior of a gunlock which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.
6
A gesture expressing pride or vanity.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing