Word Meaning

reins definition and meaning

n. The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.
n. Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.
v. t. To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.
v. t. To restrain; to control; to check.
v. i. To be guided by reins.
n. pl. The kidneys; also, the region of the kidneys; the loins.
n. pl. The inward impulses; the affections and passions; -- so called because formerly supposed to have their seat in the part of the body where the kidneys are.

Crossword clues for reins

- Bridle part
- Check
- Curb
- Curb, ... in
- Harness
- Horse restraint
- Part of a bridle
- Restrain
- Rider's control strap
- Rider’s control
- Bridle parts
- Bridle straps
- Controlling influence
- Controls
- Curbs
- Horse control straps
- Horse Controls
- Horse straps
- Horse-rider’s controls
- Restraining straps
- Rider's straps
- Rider’s controls
- Riding straps
- Rinse out the controls