leading reins
Britishplural noun
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straps or a harness and strap used to assist and control a child who is learning to walk
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excessive guidance or restraint
Example Sentences
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“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also look off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.
From The Privateer's-Man One hundred Years Ago by Marryat, Frederick
“That is sufficient, Sir,” replied the officer; and he then cut away the rope which bound my legs, and also took off the two leading reins attached to the other horses.
From The Privateersman by Marryat, Frederick
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