rein
rein: n. & v. --n. (in sing. or pl.) 1 a long narrow strap with each end attached to the bit, used to guide or check a horse etc. in riding or driving.
2 a similar device used to restrain a young child.
3 a means of control. --v.tr.
1 check or manage with reins.
2 (foll. by up, back) pull up or back with reins.
3 (foll. by in) hold in as with reins; restrain.
4 govern, restrain, control. draw rein 1 stop one's horse.
2 pull up.
3 abandon an effort. give free rein to remove constraints from; allow full scope to. keep a tight rein on allow little freedom to. reinless adj. [ME f. OF rene, reigne, earlier resne, ult. f. L retinere RETAIN]
Most popular pairs with rein
mecate reins
side reins
horse reins
rein sanction
eric reins
rein deer
daisy rein
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