English noun: snaffle | |||
| 1. | snaffle (artifact) a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb | ||
| Synonyms | snaffle bit | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bit | ||
English verb: snaffle | |||
| 1. | snaffle (possession) get hold of or seize quickly and easily | ||
| Samples | I snapped up all the good buys during the garage sale. | ||
| Synonyms | grab, snap up | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | take | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hog | ||
| 2. | snaffle (contact) fit or restrain with a snaffle | ||
| Samples | Snaffle a horse. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bridle | ||