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  1. rein:


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Detailed Synonyms for rein in English

rein:

rein [the ~] nom

  1. the rein
    the bridle; the rein; the reins
  2. the rein
    – one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse 1
    the rein
    – one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse 1
  3. the rein
    – any means of control 1
    the rein
    – any means of control 1
    • rein [the ~] nom
      • he took up the reins of government1

rein verbe

  1. rein
    – keep in check 1
    to rule; to harness; rein
    – keep in check 1
    • rule verbe (rules, ruled, ruling)
      • rule one's temper1
    • harness verbe (harnesses, harnessed, harnessing)
    • rein verbe
  2. rein
    – stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins 1
    rein; rein in
    – stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins 1
    • rein verbe
      • He reined in his horses in front of the post office1
    • rein in verbe
  3. rein
    – stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins 1
    rein; rein in
    – stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins 1
    • rein verbe
      • They reined in in front of the post office1
    • rein in verbe
  4. rein
    – control and direct with or as if by reins 1
    to harness; rein; rein in; draw rein
    – control and direct with or as if by reins 1

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Related Definitions for "rein":

  1. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse1
  2. any means of control1
    • he took up the reins of government1
  3. keep in check1
  4. stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins1
    • He reined in his horses in front of the post office1
  5. stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins1
    • They reined in in front of the post office1
  6. control and direct with or as if by reins1
    • rein a horse1

Related Synonyms for rein