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rein vs bearing rein

bearing rein vs rein

rein and bearing rein both are nouns.

rein is a verb but bearing rein is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rein Yes No Yes No
bearing rein Yes No No No
As nouns, bearing rein is a hyponym of rein; that is, bearing rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rein:
  • rein: one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
  • bearing rein: a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
Other hyponyms of rein include checkrein, leading rein.
rein (noun) bearing rein (noun)
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
any means of control
rein (verb) bearing rein (verb)
keep in check
stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
control and direct with or as if by reins
Difference between rein and bearing rein

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