rein — a long strap used to control a horse while riding or driving
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long strap used to control a horse while riding or driving
Pronunciation (IPA): /reɪn/
Example Sentences
- The king handed over the reins of power to his son, who immediately bought a sports car.
- She needs to rein in her online shopping addiction before her credit card explodes.
- The government decided to rein in inflation through monetary policy.
rein
NOUN[/reɪn/]
a long strap used to control a horse while riding or driving
The cowboy pulls the rein hard to stop his galloping horse before the cliff.
The rider loosened the rein to let the horse walk freely along the trail. (REIN = a strap attached to a horse's bridle, used to guide or control it)
The rider tightened the rein when heavy rain began to fall beside the passing train.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'reine', derived from Latin 'retina' meaning 'a rope or cord', which is related to 'retinere' meaning 'to hold back' or 'retain'.
Breakdown
re- (back) + -tain (hold) from Latin retinere, with the meaning specialized to a strap for controlling a horse
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The king handed over the reins of power to his son, who immediately bought a sports car.”
“She needs to rein in her online shopping addiction before her credit card explodes.”
“The government decided to rein in inflation through monetary policy.”
“After 30 years, the professor is finally ready to hand over the reins to a younger colleague.”
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