snubber v Cp SMYTH 637 snubbing her 'bringing a ship up suddenly with an anchor ... without jerking.' To slow down horse; to brake (a vehicle) going downhill (Q 71-8).
Q 67-95 When going downhill with a full load of wood it was necessary to pull back on the reins so that the horses would hold the load, and prevent it from careering down the slope. [The order was] 'Snubber her!'
