snaffle
/ˈsnæfəl/
verb
- To take something quickly or secretly, often in a sneaky way.
- The cat snaffled a piece of chicken off the counter.
- He snaffled the last cookie before anyone else could reach it.
- She snaffled a seat near the front of the bus.
noun
- A simple type of horse bit with a jointed mouthpiece, used for gentle control.
- The rider used a snaffle to give the horse gentle cues.
- He adjusted the snaffle before mounting the pony.
- Young horses are often trained with a snaffle because it is mild.