Lexic.us

Definition of Rein

1. Noun. One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse.

2. Verb. Control and direct with or as if by reins. "Rein a horse"

3. Noun. Any means of control. "He took up the reins of government"

4. Verb. 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"

5. Verb. Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins. "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"

6. Verb. Keep in check. "Rule one's temper"

Definition of Rein

1. n. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

2. v. t. To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.

3. v. i. To be guided by reins.

Definition of Rein

1. Noun. A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child. ¹

2. Verb. To direct or stop a horse by using reins. ¹

3. Verb. (context: usually "rein in") To stop or restrain a horse. Also used figuratively ¹

4. Noun. (context: now rare archaic chiefly in plural) A kidney. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rein

1. to restrain [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: restrain

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rein

reimpress reimpressed reimpresses reimpressing reimpression reimpressions reimprint reimprinted reimprinting reimprints

reimprison reimprisoned reimprisoning reimprisonment reimprisons rein (current term) rein-in rein in rein orchid rein orchis

rein up reinaugurate reinaugurated reinaugurates reinaugurating reinauguration reinaugurations reincarcerate reincarcerated reincarcerates

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