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rein::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | strap |
| Has types | bearing rein, checkrein, leading rein |
Examples of rein
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Even so, the government is unlikely to take steps to rein in inflation, he said.
From the bloomberg.com
We have to make tough choices to rein in federal spending before it is too late.
From the washingtontimes.com
Now, do we need to rein in our spending so that it does not exceed our revenues?
From the timesunion.com
Foreign investment, meanwhile, has plummeted as multinationals rein in spending.
From the businessweek.com
Dudley, a Republican, wants to rein in spending and give employers a freer hand.
From the latimes.com
If I'm honest I worry that Johnno has given the players too much of a free rein.
From the mirror.co.uk
Putting such information in the public domain may help rein in some overtesting.
From the time.com
With few security forces, Somalia is ill-equipped to rein in its piracy problem.
From the theepochtimes.com
Analysts say the chain is being battered as households rein back their spending.
From the guardian.co.uk
- One of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
- Harness: control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
- 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"
- Any means of control; "he took up the reins of government"
- Rule: keep in check; "rule one's temper"
- Reins are items of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding or driving. Reins can be made of leather, nylon, metal, or other materials, and attach to a bridle via either its bit or its noseband.
- A strap or rope attached to the bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child; To direct or stop a horse by using reins; this sense?) (usually "rein in") To stop or restrain a horse. Also used figuratively
- (reins) The kidneys; The lower part of the back
- The reins of a bridle attach to the bit, below the attachment for the cheekpieces. The reins are the rider's link to the horse, and are seen on every bridle. Reins are often laced, braided, have stops, or are made of rubber or some other tacky material to provide extra grip. [9][10]
