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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.
A means of restraint, check, or guidance.
A means or an instrument by which power is exercised. Often used in the plural: the reins of government.
A strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal.
A restraining influence.

verb-transitive

To check or hold back by or as if by the use of reins. Often with in, back, or up.
To restrain or control.

verb-intransitive

To control a horse, for example, with reins.

verb

To control or direct with or as if with.
To check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins.
To submit to the use of reins.
To stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins.

idiom

Draw in the reins To slow down or stop by or as if by pressure on the reins.
Free To release from restraints; allow to go unchecked: gave rein to her emotions.
Tight rein Close control: kept expenses on a tight rein.

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