"rein" meaning in English

See rein in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /reɪn/ Audio: en-us-rein.ogg [US] Forms: rein [singular], reins [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A rein is a long, narrow strap used to control a horse. Synonyms: bridle
    Sense id: simple-rein-en-noun-wEx3eYs8
  2. If you have the reins of government, business, a company, etc, you have control of it.
    Sense id: simple-rein-en-noun-Cjp3yKRs

Verb

IPA: /reɪn/ Audio: en-us-rein.ogg [US] Forms: rein [canonical], reins [third-person, singular], reined [past], reined [past, participle], reining [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|rein}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you rein something in, you control or limit it. Synonyms: control, restrain
    Sense id: simple-rein-en-verb-xXAwg8se
  2. If you rein in a horse, you pull on the reins to slow or stop it.
    Sense id: simple-rein-en-verb-Nk62iOPp
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