REIN

• (noun) one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

• (noun) any means of control

  "he took up the reins of government"

• (verb) keep in check

  "rule one's temper"

  synonyms : harness , rule

• (verb) stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

  "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"

  synonyms : rein in

• (verb) 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"

  synonyms : rein in

• (verb) control and direct with or as if by reins

  "rein a horse"

  synonyms : draw rein , harness , rein in

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Mnemonics for rein

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