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Reins

/ɹeɪnz/

A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

📖 Definitions of "Reins"

noun
  1. 1

    A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

  2. 2

    An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.

verb
  1. 1

    To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

  2. 2

    To restrain; to control; to check.

  3. 3

    To obey directions given with the reins.

noun
  1. 1

    (chiefly in plural) A kidney.

  2. 2

    The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

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