checkrein

American  

[chek-reyn] / ˈtʃɛkˌreɪn /

noun

1. a short rein passing from the bit to the saddle of a harness, to prevent the horse from lowering its head.

2. a short rein joining the bit of one of a span of horses to the driving rein of the other.

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checkrein British  

/ ˈtʃɛkˌreɪn /

noun

1. the usual US word for bearing rein

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Etymology

Origin of checkrein

First recorded in 1800–10; check ¹ + rein

Example Sentences

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checkrein

The checkrein was tightest on Capital last week, and on all sides rose the cry that Labor should now accept responsibilities commensurate with its new privileges.

From Time Magazine Archive

But in case of a continued downturn he thought "a little needle" would be better than "a checkrein."

From Time Magazine Archive

At first, WPB expects to keep a checkrein on reconversion, to make sure that civilians get what they need most.

From Time Magazine Archive

Working smoothly together, the two presented the amendment to the House as a way in which Congress could keep a checkrein of control over a legislatively established office wielding vast powers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The system of checks and balances which it sets up has enabled the growing nation to adapt itself to every need and at the same time to checkrein every bid for arbitrary power.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Edward Samuel Corwin