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Meanings of
reins
in English
Russian
поводья
Catalan
regna
Spanish
riendras
Back to the meaning
Item of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding or driving.
rein
Russian
поводья
Synonyms
Examples for "
rein
"
rein
Examples for "
rein
"
1
But remember, he must have a free
rein
as far as possible.
2
Why has this American company come here and been given free
rein
?
3
The company did, however, talk about its plans to
rein
in expenses.
4
Sure, you get free lift tickets and free
rein
on the mountain.
5
Trump has pressed China to help
rein
in North Korea's nuclear program.
Usage of
reins
in English
1
Free of the constraints of bit and
reins
,
it simply took command.
2
After Alexander Downer took the
reins
,
Bishop was made opposition health spokeswoman.
3
Newt held his
reins
,
still crying, and let Mouse do the work.
4
The central power must take the
reins
when the people drop them.
5
The king found himself again in possession of the
reins
of power.
6
One of the guards grabbed Genesis'
reins
while another asked my business.
7
It used to be unheard of to hand one's opposition the
reins
.
8
But now the charioteer had the
reins
and goad in his hand.
9
A Wolfe Tone Republican sat in the cart and held the
reins
.
10
Albert remembered what the fellow had said; he let the
reins
loose.
11
The youthful duke took the
reins
of government in his nineteenth year.
12
Someone that can come in and take the
reins
at vital times.
13
Sir Lumpalot, who is in the lead,
reins
in Kick-Pow and halts.
14
She called a good night to him, and then lifted her
reins
.
15
But, based on what I saw, this new series
reins
it in.
16
The undersheriff grabbed the
reins
of the horse nearest him and mounted.
Other examples for "reins"
Grammar, pronunciation and more
About this term
reins
rein
Noun
Plural
Frequent collocations
take the reins
loose reins
golden reins
long reins
own reins
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Translations for
reins
Russian
поводья
Catalan
regna
Spanish
riendras
Reins
through the time
Reins
across language varieties
Canada
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Less common
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