rein

Nouns

  • (n) one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
  • (n) any means of control
    • he took up the reins of government

Verbs

  • (v) control and direct with or as if by reins
    • rein a horse
    draw rein, rein in, harness,
  • (v) 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,
  • (v) 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,
  • (v) keep in check
    • rule one's temper
    harness, rule,

Synonyms

draw rein rein in harness rule

Words of close approximity

Reid REIT
Reb red ref REM rep RES ret rev Rex
read real ream reap rear rede redo reed reef reek reel Reid REIT rely rend Reno rent repp resh rest rete
reincarnate reincarnation reincarnationism reindeer reindeer lichen reindeer moss reinforce reinforced reinforced concrete reinforcement reinforcer reinforcing stimulus Reinhold Niebuhr rein in rein orchid rein orchis reinstall reinstate reinstatement reinsurance reinsure reintegrate reinterpret reinterpretation reintroduce reintroduction reinvent reinvigorate reinvigorated