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rein vs leading rein

leading rein vs rein

rein and leading rein both are nouns.

rein is a verb but leading rein is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rein Yes No Yes No
leading rein Yes No No No
As nouns, leading rein is a hyponym of rein; that is, leading 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
  • leading rein: rein to direct the horse's head left or right
Other hyponyms of rein include bearing rein, checkrein.
rein (noun) leading rein (noun)
one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse rein to direct the horse's head left or right
any means of control
rein (verb) leading 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 leading rein

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