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- pronunciation:
- reIn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(usu. pl.) a set of leather straps attached to both ends of a bridle bit by which a driver or rider can control an animal such as a horse.
- similar words:
- restraint, trammel
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| definition 2: |
a means of restraint, control, or guidance.
- synonyms:
- check, constraint, curb, restraint
- similar words:
- bit, leash, limit
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| related words: |
bond, brake, control, leash, tether |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reins, reining, reined |
| definition 1: |
to check, guide, or hold back by means of reins (often fol. by "in").
- similar words:
- bridle, hold, restrain
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| definition 2: |
to curb, guide, or control (often fol. by "in").
- synonyms:
- control, curb, guide, restrain
- similar words:
- bridle, contain, hold, subdue
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| related words: |
ride |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to control an animal by using reins.
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| related words: |
ride |
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The words rein, rain, and reign sound alike but have different meanings.
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