bridle vs headstall

bridle and headstall both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bridle	Yes	No	Yes	No
headstall	Yes	No	No	No

bridle (noun)	headstall (noun)
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess	the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

bridle (verb)	headstall (verb)
respond to the reins, as of horses
put a bridle on
anger or take offense