轡くつわ

noun

bit (mouthpiece)

Refers to the metal mouthpiece of a bridle, used for controlling a horse. Also appears in idiomatic expressions like 轡を並べる (to compete together).

• 騎き手しゅは馬うまに轡くつわを噛かませた。

  The rider put the bit in the horse's mouth.

• 二人ふたりの作さっ家かは轡くつわを並ならべて文ぶん壇だんで活かつ躍やくした。

  The two writers competed together actively in the literary world.