snaffle

/ˈsnæfəl/
verb
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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