reins

noun

any means of control

one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

verb

keep in check

stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

control and direct with or as if by reins

Synonyms for reins

checkreinn harnessn bridlen cavesson headstalln hackamoren nosebandn saddlen surcingle cheekpiecen snafflen haltern leashn helmn

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