REIN

Rein

Reins are items of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding or driving. Reins can be made of leather, nylon, metal, or other materials, and attach to a bridle via either its bit or its noseband.

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rein

Noun

  1. A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
  2. An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A kidney.
  2. The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

Verb

  1. To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
  2. To restrain; to control; to check.


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