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rein
rein
/ˈreɪn/
noun
(
)
One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
(
rein
)
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
The rider held onto the reins tightly as she directed the horse through the course
The rider held onto the reins tightly as she directed the horse through the course
Any means of control
(
rein
)
any means of control
He took up the reins of government
he took up the reins of government
verb
(
)
Control and direct with or as if by reins
(
harness
,
rein in
,
draw rein
,
rein
)
control and direct with or as if by reins
Rein a horse
rein a horse
Keep in check
(
harness
,
rein
,
rule
)
keep in check
Rule one's temper
rule one's temper
Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
(
rein
,
rein in
)
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
He reined in his horses in front of the post office
He reined in his horses in front of the post office
(driving) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
(
rein
,
rein in
)
(driving) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
They reined in in front of the post office
They reined in in front of the post office
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