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Meaning of rein

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  rein
      n 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"
      v 1: control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
           [syn: {harness}, {rein in}, {draw rein}, {rein}]
      2: 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" [syn:
         {rein}, {rein in}]
      3: stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined
         in his horses in front of the post office" [syn: {rein},
         {rein in}]
      4: keep in check; "rule one's temper" [syn: {rule}, {harness},
         {rein}]

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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