Rein vs. Halter

Reinnoun

A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.

Reinnoun

(figurative) An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.

Reinnoun

A kidney.

Reinnoun

The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.

Reinverb

(transitive) To direct or stop a horse by using reins.

Reinverb

(transitive) To restrain; to control; to check.

Reinverb

(intransitive) To obey directions given with the reins.

Reinnoun

The strap of a bridle, fastened to the curb or snaffle on each side, by which the rider or driver governs the horse.

Reinnoun

Hence, an instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing; government; restraint.

Reinverb

To govern or direct with the reins; as, to rein a horse one way or another.

Reinverb

To restrain; to control; to check.

Reinverb

To be guided by reins.

Reinnoun

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

Reinnoun

any means of control;

Reinverb

control and direct with or as if by reins;

Reinverb

stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins;

Reinverb

stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins;

Reinverb

keep in check;

Reinnoun

a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving.

Reinnoun

a pair of straps used to restrain a young child

Reinnoun

the power to direct and control

Reinverb

check or guide (a horse) by pulling on its reins

Reinverb

keep under control; restrain

Rein

Reins are items of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding. They are long straps that can be made of leather, nylon, metal, or other materials, and attach to a bridle via either its bit or its noseband.

Halternoun

A bitless headpiece of rope or straps, placed on the head of animals such as cattle or horses to lead or tie them.

Halternoun

A rope with a noose, for hanging criminals; the gallows rope.

Halternoun

A halter top.

Halternoun

One who halts or limps; a cripple.

Halterverb

(transitive) To place a halter on.

Halternoun

One who halts or limps; a cripple.

Halternoun

A strong strap or cord.

Halterverb

To tie by the neck with a rope, strap, or halter; to put a halter on; to subject to a hangman's halter.

Halternoun

rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading

Halternoun

a rope that is used by a hangman to execute persons who have been condemned to death by hanging

Halternoun

a woman's top that fastens behind the back and neck leaving the back and arms uncovered

Halternoun

either of the club-like rudimentary hind wings of dipterous insects; used for maintaining equilibrium during flight

Halterverb

hang with a halter

Halterverb

prevent the progress or free movement of;

Halter

A halter or headcollar is headgear that is used to lead or tie up livestock and, occasionally, other animals; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, usually a lead rope is attached.