Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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rein | Yes | No | Yes | No |
hold back | No | No | Yes | No |
rein (noun) | hold back (noun) |
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one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse | |
any means of control |
rein (verb) | hold back (verb) |
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keep in check | prevent the action or expression of |
stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins | hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of |
stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins | hold back; keep from being perceived by others |
control and direct with or as if by reins | secure and keep for possible future use or application |
wait before acting | |
refrain from doing |