rein

Meanings

• Noun

  A strap used to control the speed or direction of an animal, especially a horse.

  - "He pulled on the rein to slow down his horse."
  - "The rider used the rein to steer the horse around the obstacle."

• Verb, transitive

  To control or guide, especially by using a rein.

  - "The trainer reined in the wild horse."
  - "She reined in her emotions during the difficult conversation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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2. /ɹeɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rein
reign , rain , chained , mained

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Variants

List of all variants of rein that leads to same result
rein , reins , reined , reining , rein in , reined in , reining in , reins in , bearing rein , bearing reins , free rein , free reins , neck-rein , neck-reined , neck-reining , neck-reins , keep a rein on

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Etymology

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Old French 'reigne' meaning 'rein, rule'. The word is related to the Old Norse 'rani', meaning 'rule' or 'command'.

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Trivia

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1. A rein is typically made of leather or synthetic materials.

2. The length of a rein can affect the communication between a rider and their horse.

3. In medieval tournaments, knights would sometimes use reins made of gold or silver to signify their wealth and status.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reinsman: A person who trains and rides horses.

2. Reinback: A type of horseback riding where the rider rides backwards.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'rein' is often used metaphorically to represent control or authority. In art, images of riders holding reins are common symbols of power and dominance.

How to Memorize "rein"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a horse and rider, with the rider holding the reins and controlling the horse's movements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rein' with the concept of control or guidance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Reins help steer horses' to remember the meaning of the word.

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