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"Rein" Definition
noun
A long narrow leather strap attached to each end of the bit of a bridle and used by a rider or driver to control a horse or other animal. Often used in the plural.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A means of restraint, check, or guidance.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A means or an instrument by which power is exercised. Often used in the plural: the reins of government.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal.
Source: Merriam-Webster
A restraining influence.
Source: Merriam-Webster
idiom
Draw in the reins To slow down or stop by or as if by pressure on the reins.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Free To release from restraints; allow to go unchecked: gave rein to her emotions.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Tight rein Close control: kept expenses on a tight rein.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To check or hold back by or as if by the use of reins. Often with in, back, or up.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To restrain or control.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To control a horse, for example, with reins.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To control or direct with or as if with.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To submit to the use of reins.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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