1. rein - noun
· one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
Hypernym(s): strap
2. rein - noun
· any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
Hypernym(s): control
3. rein - verb
· control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
Synonym(s): harness, rein_in, draw_rein
4. rein - 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"
Synonym(s): rein_in
5. rein - 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"
Synonym(s): rein_in
Hypernym(s): stop
6. rein - verb
· keep in check; "rule one's temper"
Hypernym(s): restrain, keep, keep_back, hold_back
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