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1.
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
2.
any means of control
he took up the reins of government
'rein' - used as a verb
3.
control and direct with or as if by reins
rein a horse
4.
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
5.
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
He reined in his horses in front of the post office
6.
keep in check
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derived forms
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1. Rein / Plural
reins
2. Rein / Past
reined
3. Rein / Third Person
reins
4. Rein / Present Participle
reining
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