rein up

C1 neutral both both

In simple words

to make a horse slow down or stop by pulling the reins

Literal meaning: to pull the reins upward

Meanings

1 C1 neutral

rare

to make a horse slow down or stop by pulling the reins

"He reined up the horse at the edge of the stream."

Grammar: both

Usage notes

This is mainly a literal equestrian expression and is uncommon outside horse-riding contexts.

horse mare stallion mount carriage rider

Base

rein up

I/you/we/they

3rd person

reins up

he/she/it

Past simple

reined up

yesterday

Past participle

reined up

have + pp

-ing form

reining up

continuous

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