Phrase Hound found 27 phrases and 141 compound words that contain rein. The most common are listed below. Open rein in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 27
- free reinA rein of a horse held loosely so that the animal can move more freely; also, the free condition that this gives to a horse.
- bearing reinA checkrein.
- check-reinAlternative form of checkrein: A strap used to keep horses' heads high, fashionable in Victorian England but painful and damaging to horses' necks.
- draw reinTo slacken the speed, or stop entirely, when riding a horse.
- gag reinA rein for drawing the bit upward in the horse's mouth.
- rein holderA clasp on the dashboard of a carriage for holding the reins.
- rein holdersplural of rein holder: A clasp on the dashboard of a carriage for holding the reins.
- rein hookA hook on a gig-saddle for holding the checkrein.
- rein-backThe two-beat movement in which a horse is asked to back up. The horse picks up and sets down its feet almost in diagonal pairs, and moves straight backwards with the line of the forelegs following those of the hind legs.
- running reinA form of driving rein for a horse.
- garde de reinAn item of armor which hangs down from the backplate to protect the kidneys and buttocks.
- garde reinAlternative form of garde de rein: An item of armor which hangs down from the backplate to protect the kidneys and buttocks.
- lungeing reinA piece of cotton or nylon webbing, usually around 25mm wide by about 20 metres (or longer) in length, attached with a swivel to the bridle, lungeing cavesson, or headcollar of a horse to provide control while exercising or training it.
- rein upTo bring a ridden animal to a halt by pulling on the reins.
- leading reinA rein used to lead an animal (especially a horse) when there is no rider, or when the rider is young or inexperienced.
- drawing reinpresent participle and gerund of draw rein
- drawn reinpast participle of draw rein: To slacken the speed, or stop entirely, when riding a horse.
- draws reinthird-person singular simple present indicative of draw rein: To slacken the speed, or stop entirely, when riding a horse.
- drew reinsimple past of draw rein
- rein hooksplural of rein hook: A hook on a gig-saddle for holding the checkrein.
- rein-backsplural of rein-back: The two-beat movement in which a horse is asked to back up. The horse picks up and sets down its feet almost in diagonal pairs, and moves straight backwards with the line of the forelegs following those of the hind …
- safety reinA rein for preventing a horse from running away.
- bridoon reinThe separate rein used to control a bridoon.
- keep a tight rein onTo exercise strict control over; keep in check.
- keeping a tight rein onpresent participle and gerund of keep a tight rein on
Compound words 141
- reinlessNot having, or not governed by, reins.
- checkreinA strap used to keep horses' heads high, fashionable in Victorian England but painful and damaging to horses' necks.
- unreinTo loosen the reins of.
- surrein'dexhausted through being overridden
- reinestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of rein
- reineththird-person singular simple present indicative of rein: A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, other animal or young child.
- reinforceTo strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.
- reindeerAny Arctic and subarctic-dwelling deer of the species Rangifer tarandus, with a number of subspecies.
- reincarnationA rebirth of a soul, in a physical life form, such as a body.
- reinforcedsimple past and past participle of reinforce