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rein

/ rein /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
Type of:
strap
Kinds of:
bearing rein checkrein leading rein
Has parts:
bridle
Derived:
rein in harness draw rein
noun Sense 2
any means of control
"he took up the reins of government"
Type of:
control
Derived:
rule harness
verb Sense 3
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
"He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
Type of:
stop
Kinds of:
pull
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
verb Sense 4
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"
Type of:
stop halt
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s something to somebody
Somebody ----s something with something
Domain:
driving
verb Sense 5
keep in check
"rule one''s temper"
Type of:
restrict restrain trammel
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 6
control and direct with or as if by reins
"rein a horse"
Type of:
control command
Derived:
harness
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
80%
Sense Count
6
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
21
Times Searched
4
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Related Words

strap bearing rein checkrein leading rein control stop pull halt restrict restrain trammel command