Overview of noun rein

The noun rein has 2 senses

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


• rein -- (any means of control; "he took up the reins of government")

Overview of verb rein

The verb rein has 4 senses

• harness, rein in, draw rein, rein -- (control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse")


• rein, rein in -- (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")


• rein, rein in -- (stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office")


• rule, harness, rein -- (keep in check; "rule one's temper")