Noun
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any means of control
"he took up the reins of government"
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one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
Verb
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keep in check
"rule one's temper"
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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 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 -
control and direct with or as if by reins
"rein a horse"
- rein in - draw rein