rein vs checkrein
checkrein vs reinrein and checkrein both are nouns.
rein is a verb but checkrein is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rein | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| checkrein | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
checkrein is a hyponym of
rein; that is, checkrein 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
- checkrein: a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
Other hyponyms of rein include
bearing rein, leading rein.
| rein (noun) | checkrein (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) | checkrein (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 |
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