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rein 1. one of a pair of long straps, usually connected together and made of leather, used to control a horse, running from the side of the bit or the headstall to the hand of the rider, driver, or trainer 2. the direction in which a rider turns (in phrases such as on a left (or right) rein, change the rein) 3. on a long rein with the reins held loosely so that the horse is relatively unconstrained 4. shorten the reins to take up the reins so that the distance between hand and bit is lessened, in order that the horse may be more collected How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In contacting several larger handlers of nonferrous scrap, many say they have quit trying to comprehend the market and instead are focused on keeping a tight rein on the movement of material. The federal government can best protect individual and consumer privacy by keeping a tight rein on its own extensive surveillance and information-swapping practices. New York City currently has an 11 percent rate of unemployment and the remaining 89 percent are keeping a tight rein on their pocketbooks just in case. |
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