- pronunciation:
- reIn
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Reins are leather straps used to control a horse by moving its head. Reins are attached to both sides of a thing called a "bit" that goes into the horse's mouth. The rider holds the reins and uses them to guide the horse.
The young rider was nervous and held the reins too tight.
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| related words: |
bond, leash |
The words
rein,
rain, and
reign sound alike but have different meanings.