rein
IPA: rˈeɪn
noun
- A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
- (figurative) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
- (now rare, archaic, chiefly in plural) A kidney.
- The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
- A surname from German.
verb
- (transitive) To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
- (transitive) To restrain; to control; to check.
- (intransitive) To obey directions given with the reins.
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