Definition of 'rein'
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present
tense reins
, present participle reining
, past tense, past participle reined
1. plural noun
2. plural noun
Journalists
sometimes use the
expression the reins or the reins of
power to
refer to the control of a
country or
organization.
4.
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rein in British English
noun
1. (often plural)
4.
verb
▶ USAGE See note at
reign11.
to control or guide (a horse) with a rein or reins
they reined left
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Word origin
C13: from Old French resne, from Latin retinēre to hold back, from re- + tenēre to hold; see restrainWord Frequency
rein in American English
noun
1.
a
narrow strap of leather attached to each
end of the bit in the
mouth of a horse, and held by the rider or driver to control the animal
usually used in pl.2. [pl.]
a means of guiding, controlling, checking, or restraining
the reins of government
verb transitive
3.
to guide, control, check, or restrain with or as with reins
verb intransitive
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a rein from the bit to the saddle, designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
Which piece of tack or equipment am I?
an adjustable strap by means of which a stirrup is attached to a riding saddle
Which piece of tack or equipment am I?
a horse's bit: a small snaffle used in double bridles
Which piece of tack or equipment am I?
a bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed
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British English: rein NOUN
Reins are the thin leather straps attached round a horse's neck which are used to control the horse.
He held the reins while the stallion tugged and snorted.
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