rein

Noun
  1. One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse (synset 104079663)
    is a type of: strap - an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
    subtypes:
    is a part of: bridle - headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
  2. Any means of control (synset 105204842)
    "he took up the reins of government"
    is a type of: control - power to direct or determine
Verb
  1. Control and direct with or as if by reins (synset 202447602)
    "rein a horse"
    is a type of: command, control - exercise authoritative control or power over
    same as: draw rein, harness, rein in
  2. Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins (synset 201866076)
    "They reined in in front of the post office"
    referred to in: driving - the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
    is a type of: halt, stop - come to a halt, stop moving
    same as: rein in
  3. Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins (synset 201862348)
    "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
    is a type of: stop - cause to stop
    subtypes: pull - rein in to keep from winning a race
    same as: rein in
  4. Keep in check (synset 200235558)
    "rule one's temper"
    is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
    same as: harness, rule

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