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rein
(r/eI/n )

noun (n)

  • one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • any means of control(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    He took up the reins of government.
    source: wordnet30
  • The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • control and direct with or as if by reins(verb.social)
    Example:
    Rein a horse.
    Synonym:
    draw rein, harness, rein in
    source: wordnet30
  • stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins(verb.motion)
    Example:
    They reined in in front of the post office.
    Synonym:
    rein in
    source: wordnet30
  • stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He reined in his horses in front of the post office.
    source: wordnet30
  • keep in check(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    harness, rule
    source: wordnet30
  • To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be guided by reins.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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