n. | 1. | The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse. | ||||||
2. | Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.
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v. t. | 1. | To govern or direct with the reins; | ||||||
2. | To restrain; to control; to check.
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v. i. | 1. | To be guided by reins. |
Noun | 1. | rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse |
2. | rein - any means of control; "he took up the reins of government" | |
Verb | 1. | rein - control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse" |
2. | rein - 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" Synonyms: rein in | |
3. | rein - stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office" Synonyms: rein in | |
4. | rein - keep in check; "rule one's temper" |