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noun
- 1. a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving.
verb
- 1. check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins: "he reined in his horse and waited for her"
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REIN definition: 1. a long, thin piece of material, especially leather, that helps you to control and direct a…. Learn more.
1. : a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal usually used in plural. 2. a. : a restraining influence : check. kept a tight rein on the proceedings. b. : controlling or guiding power usually used in plural. the reins of government. 3. : opportunity for unhampered activity or use. gave full rein to her imagination.
noun. Often a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit. any of certain other straps or thongs forming part of a harness, as a checkrein.
1. Either of two long narrow straps attached to each end of the bit of a bridle and used by a rider or driver to control a horse or other animal: The left rein slipped out of the driver's hands. The rider pulled on the reins, and the horse began to slow down. 2. A means of restraining or checking: kept a tight rein on expenditures.
Definitions of rein. noun. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse. see more. noun. any means of control. “he took up the reins of government” see more. verb. control and direct with or as if by reins. “ rein a horse” synonyms: draw rein, harness, rein in. see more. verb.
1. plural noun. Reins are the thin leather straps attached round a horse's neck which are used to control the horse. 2. plural noun. Journalists sometimes use the expression the reins or the reins of power to refer to the control of a country or organization.
a strap that is put around a small child's body or wrist and held at the other end by an adult so that the adult can stop the child running away: I always put my son on reins when we go shopping. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Horse riding. barrel racing. blinder. break someone in. bridle path. capriole. chukka. chukker. curry.
Rein Definition. A narrow strap of leather attached to each end of the bit in the mouth of a horse, and held by the rider or driver to control the animal. A means of guiding, controlling, checking, or restraining. The reins of government. A means of controlling or directing.
draw rein, to curtail one's speed or progress; halt: The rider saw the snake and drew rein sharply. give rein to , to give complete freedom to; indulge freely: to give rein to one's imagination. : Also give free rein to, give full rein to.
Jun 6, 2017 · Definition of rein noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
