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Meaning of 'rein' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rein [ n.]
- The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.
- Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.
2 . Rein [ v. i.]
- To be guided by reins.
3 . Rein [ v. t.]
- To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.
- To restrain; to control; to check.

Meaning of 'rein' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rein [ n]
Meaning (1):
- any means of control
Example in sentence:
  • he took up the reins of government
2 . rein [ v]
Meaning (2):
- stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
Example in sentence:
  • He reined in his horses in front of the post office
Meaning (3):
- control and direct with or as if by reins
Example in sentence:
  • rein a horse
Meaning (4):
- keep in check
Example in sentence:
  • rule one's temper
Meaning (5):
- stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
Example in sentence:
  • They reined in in front of the post office

Nearby Words:

rei reichsrath reichsstand reichstag reif reigle reiglement reign reigned reigner

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