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Meaning of reins

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

reins

Pronunciation:/ɹeɪnz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

  2. An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

  2. To restrain; to control; to check.

  3. To obey directions given with the reins.

noun

Definitions

  1. (chiefly in plural) A kidney.

  2. The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reinhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reins

reins

Pronunciation:/ɹeɪnz/

noun

Definitions

  1. The kidneys.

  2. The lower part of the back.

  3. The loins.

  4. The parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/reins

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