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rein
verb(rein)
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
Synonyms: rein in,
Examples:
He reined in his horses in front of the post office.
rein
verb(rein)
control and direct with or as if by reins
Synonyms: draw rein, harness, rein in,
Examples:
Rein a horse.
rein
verb(rein)
stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
Synonyms: rein in,
Examples:
They reined in in front of the post office.
rein
verb(rein)
keep in check
Synonyms: harness, rule,
rein
noun(rein)
any means of control
Examples:
He took up the reins of government.
rein
noun(rein)
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

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