nounπShareA strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child."The girl held the reins tightly as she guided the pony around the ring. "animalvehicleutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing."The government tightened the reins on spending to reduce the country's debt. "governmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo direct or stop a horse by using reins."The rider reined the horse sharply to avoid the fallen log. "animalvehicleactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo restrain; to control; to check."The manager tried to reins in his employees' spending on office supplies. "actiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo obey directions given with the reins."The young horse was learning to reins well, responding smoothly to the rider's gentle pulls. "directionactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in plural) A kidney."The doctor examined the patient's reins to check for any swelling. "organanatomybodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys."Even though the doctor found no physical problem with her kidneys, she still felt a deep sadness there, as if her very reins were heavy with sorrow. "mindbodyphysiologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe kidneys.""The doctor ordered blood tests to check the health of her reins." "anatomyorganphysiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe lower part of the back."After a long day of gardening, my lower back, especially my reins, felt very stiff. "anatomybodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe loins."After a long day of gardening, my back ached and the reins felt tight and strained. "anatomybodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault."To ensure the stability of the arched cellar ceiling, workers carefully packed the earth behind the reins, adding extra support where the curve met the wall. "architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
