leading reins
US and Canadian leading strings
/ (ˈliːdɪŋ) /
pl n
straps or a harness and strap used to assist and control a child who is learning to walk
excessive guidance or restraint
Nearby words
leading man, leading mark, leading note, leading question, leading rating, leading reins, leading strings, leading tone, leading wind, leadoff, leadplant
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Examples from the Web for leading reins
The tiny hollow boats with seats were being towed along the edge in leading-reins.
Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3)|Mary CholmondeleyStepping back a pace, he separates his leading-reins, and pulls them through the terrets till he has gathered up the slack.
Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching|M. E. HaworthHe gathered up the leading-reins of the ponies—which had been easily caught—and hurried towards the spire.
Jack Haydon's Quest|John Finnemore