rein

Speech parts

1. rein - Noun

2. rein - Verb

3. Rein - Proper noun

Meaning

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.

To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.

To restrain; to control; to check.

To be guided by reins.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

rule harness rein in draw rein riband control lead hold contain bridle headship command stop limit bit
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Antonyms

liberty amnesty free self-determination advantage freedom
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Hypernyms

control keep command stop halt restrain

Hyponyms

pull checkrein bearing rein leading rein

Phrases with the word

rein in on a tight rein give free rein to running rein be given free rein give someone free rein

Derivatives

reined Reining

Anagrams

erin rine Neri Reni

Examples

rein a horse Source: Internet

rule one's temper Source: Internet

he took up the reins of government Source: Internet

He reined in his horses in front of the post office Source: Internet

They reined in in front of the post office Source: Internet

And the Biden campaign’s calls to “rein in” qualified immunity — which gives cops legal protections against civil suits brought by victims’ families for misconduct — have left many activists wondering what exactly he's proposing. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

reimprove reimputation Reims rein holder rein hook rein in