snaffle vs snitch

snaffle

noun
  • A broad-mouthed, loose-ringed bit (metal in a horse's mouth). It brings pressure to bear on the tongue and bars and corners of the mouth, and is often used as a training bit. 

  • Decorative wear that looks like a snaffle. 

verb
  • To purloin, or obtain by devious means. 

  • To clutch by the bridle. 

  • To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle. 

  • To grab or seize; to snap up. 

snitch

noun
  • A tiny morsel. 

  • A ball used in the sport of Quidditch. 

  • A thief. 

  • An informer, one who betrays his group. 

  • A nose. 

verb
  • To inform on, especially in betrayal of others. 

  • To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason. 

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