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Keywords: bridle, horse, curb, restrain, rider

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

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Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.

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To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.

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To restrain; to control; to check.

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The long strap that passes from the bit to the rider's hands, by which the rider maintains control of the horse.

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

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

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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"

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

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Reins are a type of horse tack. A bridle is an arrangement of straps around the horse's head used for riding and driving the animal. A bridle contains a bit (a piece of metal or rubber that is placed in the horse's mouth) attached to reins.

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Keywords: took, government, means, control

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

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Keywords: guided

To be guided by reins.

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Keywords: temper, check, rule, one

keep in check; "rule one's temper"

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