rein

Noun

• any means of control
  • he took up the reins of government
    

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

Verb

• keep in check
  • rule one's temper
    

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
  • He reined in his horses in front of the post office
    

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
  • They reined in in front of the post office
    

• control and direct with or as if by reins
  • rein a horse
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  rule , harness , rein in , draw rein