 rein_in |
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| 1. | [ verb ] stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins | |
| Synonyms: | rein | |
| Examples: | "They reined in in front of the post office" |
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| Related terms: | stop driving | |
| 2. | [ verb ] control and direct with or as if by reins; as of a horse | |
| Synonyms: | draw_rein rein harness | |
| Related terms: | control rein | |
| 3. | [ verb ] stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins | |
| Synonyms: | rein | |
| Examples: | "He reined in his horses in front of the post office" |
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| Related terms: | stop pull rein | |
| Similar spelling: |
rennin reunion renin renown remain |
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