nounπShareA strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child."The young boy gently pulled on the rein to guide his pony across the field. "animalvehicleutensilsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing."The teacher used a firm but gentle rein on her students' disruptive behavior. "governmentpoliticsorganizationsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct or stop a horse by using reins."The rider had to rein the horse in to prevent it from running too fast. "animalvehicledirectionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; to control; to check."She had to rein in her excitement when she found out she got the job, so she wouldn't appear overly eager. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obey directions given with the reins."The young horse was well-trained and reined easily to the left when the rider gently pulled on the left rein. "directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in plural) A kidney."The doctor explained that the patient's swollen abdomen was likely due to problems with their reins. "organanatomyphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys."The student's strong rein of ambition propelled him to excel in school. "bodyorgananatomyphysiologymindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
