strap vs rein

strap and rein both are nouns.

strap and rein both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
strap	Yes	No	Yes	No
rein	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, rein is a hyponym of strap; that is, rein is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than strap:

strap: an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
rein: one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

Other hyponyms of strap include bootstrap, cheekpiece, chin strap, crupper, latchet, noseband, nosepiece, strop.

strap (noun)	rein (noun)
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging	one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position	any means of control
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it

strap (verb)	rein (verb)
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap	keep in check
sharpen with a strap	stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
tie with a strap	stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
beat severely with a whip or rod	control and direct with or as if by reins

Difference between strap and rein

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