What is "rein" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does rein mean in English? Meaning of rein definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "rein" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "rein": one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

Noun

  • Meaning: one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
  • Synonyms: rein
  • Hyponyms: bearing rein checkrein leading rein
  • Hypernyms: strap
  • Meaning of "rein": control and direct with or as if by reins

    Verb

  • Meaning: control and direct with or as if by reins
  • Example: rein a horse
  • Synonyms: draw rein harness rein rein in
  • Hypernyms: command control
  • Meaning of "rein": any means of control

    Noun

  • Meaning: any means of control
  • Example: he took up the reins of government
  • Synonyms: rein
  • Hypernyms: control
  • Meaning of "rein": stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

    Verb

  • Meaning: stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
  • Example: They reined in in front of the post office
  • Synonyms: rein rein in
  • Hypernyms: halt stop
  • Meaning of "rein": stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

    Verb

  • Meaning: stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
  • Example: He reined in his horses in front of the post office
  • Synonyms: rein rein in
  • Hyponyms: pull
  • Hypernyms: stop
  • Meaning of "rein": keep in check

    Verb

  • Meaning: keep in check
  • Example: rule one's temper
  • Synonyms: harness rein rule
  • Hypernyms: bound confine limit restrain restrict throttle trammel
  • Adjective: A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.(figuratively) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing. Milton Let their eyes rove without rein.Milton Let their eyes rove without rein.
  • Synonyms:

    curb, restriction, deterrent, line, governor, strap, harness, bridle, brake, bit, hold, check, halter, restrict, suppress, curb, repress, compose, halt, smother, collect, limit, bridle, hold, check, cool, hold back, simmer down, slow down,

    Antonyms:

    release, release, disperse, scatter, let go, encourage, continue, free,

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