one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

any means of control; he took up the reins of government'

control and direct with or as if by reins; rein a horse

[ Syn: harness , rein in , draw rein ]

stop or slow up ones horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; They reined in in front of the post office

[ Syn: rein in ]

stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; He reined in his horses in front of the post office

[ Syn: rein in ]

keep in check; rule ones temper

[ Syn: rule , harness ]