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 girth for a horse which goes around the body, used esp with a racing saddle
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another name for curb
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a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap, which checks the horse
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the strap of a horse's bridle that goes across the forehead
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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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