eng: rein

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Meaning
means	(noun) one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse rein
means	(noun) any means of control; "he took up the reins of government" rein
means	(verb) control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse" rein, rein in, draw rein, harness
means	(verb) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; "They reined in in front of the post office" rein, rein in
means	(verb) stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office" rein, rein in
means	(verb) keep in check; "rule one's temper" rein, rule, harness