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They Can Be A Handful Crossword Clue

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noun

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• any means of control

verb

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

• keep in check

32%8Handful
adjective satellite

• extremely scanty

32%5Handful
adjective satellite

• less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

verb

• work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially

• limit in quality or quantity

• supply sparingly and with restricted quantities

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