headstall vs bridle

headstall and bridle both are nouns.

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

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

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