rein
noun
Pronunciation: /reɪn/
Definition
A long, narrow strap attached to a bit and held by the rider to control a horse.
Examples
She kept a firm grip on the rein as the horse trotted through the field.
The horse pulled against the rein when it saw the open gate.
He adjusted the rein to guide the animal toward the stable.
How to Use rein
- rein in (phrasal verb)
- to control or limit something — "The manager had to rein in the team's spending."
- free rein (idiom)
- complete freedom to act as one wishes — "The director gave the designers free rein to create the set."
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