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rein
noun
verb
One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
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noun
One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
noun
Any means of control
“He took up the reins of government”
verb
Keep in check
“Rule one's temper”
verb
Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
“He reined in his horses in front of the post office”
verb
Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
“They reined in in front of the post office”
verb
Control and direct with or as if by reins
“Rein a horse”
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He took up the reins of government
Rule one's temper
He reined in his horses in front of the post office
They reined in in front of the post office
Rein a horse
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