Definition of rein Rein
/ɹejˈn/ - [reyn] - rein
We found 20 definitions of rein from 8 different sources.
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What does rein mean?
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NounPlural: reins |
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| rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse | ||
| strap whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging | ||
| bridle the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess; "his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper" | ||
| bearing rein, checkrein a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position | ||
| rein - any means of control; "he took up the reins of government" | ||
| control the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" | ||
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| rein - stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office" | ||
| rein in | ||
| stop cause to stop; "stop a car"; "stop the thief" | ||
| pull strain abnormally; "I pulled a muscle in my leg when I jumped up"; "The athlete pulled a tendon in the competition" | ||
| rein - 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" | ||
| rein in | ||
| halt, stop cause to stop; "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses" | ||
| driving the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal | ||
| rein - control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse" | ||
| harness, rein in, draw rein | ||
| command, control make someone do something | ||
| rein - keep in check; "rule one's temper" | ||
| rule, harness | ||
| trammel, limit, throttle, bound, restrict, restrain, confine restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rein (Noun)
A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child. - rein (Noun)
A kidney. - rein (Noun)
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys. - rein (Verb)
To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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. - rein (n.)
Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint. - rein (v. t.)
To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another. - rein (v. t.)
To restrain; to control; to check. - rein (v. i.)
To be guided by reins.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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rein
Each of the two leather straps that attach to the bite of the horse to lead it.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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rein
rān, n. the strap of a bridle: an instrument for curbing or governing: government.—v.t. to govern with the rein or bridle: to restrain or control: to rein in, to curb.—v.i. to obey the rein.—ns. Rein′-hold′er, a clasp on the dash-board of a carriage for holding the reins; Rein′-hook, a hook on a gig-saddle for holding the bearing-rein.—adj. Rein′less, without rein or restraint.—n. Reins′man, a skilful driver.—Rein up, to bring a horse to a stop.—Give the reins to, to leave unchecked; Take the reins, to take the control. [O. Fr. reine (Fr. rêne), through Late L. retina, from retinēre, to hold back.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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rein
A crack or vein in a musket-barrel.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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rein
A crack or vein in a musket-barrel.
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