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[reɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving
Phrases:
- draw rein
- free rein
- keep a tight rein on
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French rene, based on Latin retinere ‘retain’
[reɪn], (Verb)
Definitions:
- check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins
(e.g: he reined in his horse and waited for her)
Phrases:
- draw rein
- free rein
- keep a tight rein on
Origin
:
Middle English: from Old French rene, based on Latin retinere ‘retain’
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