noun Download 🔗Share A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child. Examples : "The young boy gently pulled on the rein to guide his pony across the field. " animal vehicle utensil sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing. Examples : "The teacher used a firm but gentle rein on her students' disruptive behavior. " government politics organization system Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To direct or stop a horse by using reins. Examples : "The rider had to rein the horse in to prevent it from running too fast. " animal vehicle direction action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To restrain; to control; to check. Examples : "She had to rein in her excitement when she found out she got the job, so she wouldn't appear overly eager. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To obey directions given with the reins. Examples : "The young horse was well-trained and reined easily to the left when the rider gently pulled on the left rein. " direction action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (chiefly in plural) A kidney. Examples : "The doctor explained that the patient's swollen abdomen was likely due to problems with their reins. " organ anatomy physiology body medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys. Examples : "The student's strong rein of ambition propelled him to excel in school. " body organ anatomy physiology mind sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading