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S: (n) rein (rein%1:06:00::) (one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse)
S: (n) rein (rein%1:07:00::) (any means of control) "he took up the reins of government"

S: (v) harness (harness%2:41:00::), rein in (rein_in%2:41:00::), draw rein (draw_rein%2:41:00::), rein (rein%2:41:00::) (control and direct with or as if by reins) "rein a horse"
S: (v) rein (rein%2:38:00::), rein in (rein_in%2:38:00::) (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"
S: (v) rein (rein%2:38:01::), rein in (rein_in%2:38:01::) (stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins) "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
S: (v) rule (rule%2:30:00::), harness (harness%2:30:00::), rein (rein%2:30:00::) (keep in check) "rule one's temper"