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Word: Rein
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French rene, based on Latin retinere ‘retain’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
reɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving.
Short Definition:long, narrow strap attached at one end to horse's bit
Word: Rein
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
reɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins
Short Definition:check or guide horse by pulling on its reins
Examples:- he reined in his horse and waited for her
- if you see the cavalrymen you will notice how horses are reined
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