A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
To direct or stop a horse by using reins.
To restrain; to control; to check.
To obey directions given with the reins.
(chiefly in plural) A kidney.
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
The kidneys.
The lower part of the back.
The loins.
The parts of a vault between the crown and the spring or abutment, including, and having especial reference to, the loading or filling behind the shell of the vault.