English to English
noun
- one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
source: WordNet 3.0
- any means of control
He took up the reins of government.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- control and direct with or as if by reins
Rein a horse.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
He reined in his horses in front of the post office.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep in check
Rule one's temper.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.
source: Webster 1913
- To be guided by reins.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [reín] Ryenda
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
verb
- [reín] Pigilin
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
