draw rein

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Verb draw rein has 1 sense

harness, rein in, draw rein, rein - control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
--₁ is one way to control, command
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Term: Draw Rein

Definition:

1. Noun: The action of pulling on the reins of a horse to slow down or stop.

2. Phrase: To restrain, limit, or control something.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The rider gently applied the draw rein to bring the horse to a halt.
He pulled sharply on the draw rein, forcing the horse to slow down abruptly.

2. Phrase:

Parents sometimes need to draw rein on their children's spending habits.
The company has decided to draw rein on further expansion until market conditions improve.

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