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- Dictionarysnaffle/ˈsnafl/
noun
- 1. (on a bridle) a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins.
verb
- 1. take (something) for oneself, typically quickly or without permission: informal British "shall we snaffle some of Bernard's sherry?"
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SNAFFLE definition: 1. to take something quickly for yourself, in a way that prevents someone else from having or using…. Learn more.
: to obtain especially by devious or irregular means. Did you know? The origins of snaffle are shrouded in mystery. What we know of its story begins in the 16th century.
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.
SNAFFLE meaning: 1. to take something quickly for yourself, in a way that prevents someone else from having or using…. Learn more.
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.
1. informal Brit to steal or take for oneself. 2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) to equip or control with a snaffle. [C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Frisian snavel mouth, Old High German snabul beak]
Definition of snaffle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.