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rein n. one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
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rein v. [
harness, rein in, draw rein] control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
. wn #3
rein n. any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
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rein v. [
rein in] 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"
. wn #5
rein v. [
rein in] stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
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