checkrein
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check·rein

noun \-ˌrān\

Definition of CHECKREIN

1
: a short rein looped over a hook on the saddle of a harness to prevent a horse from lowering its head
2
: a branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a pair with the bit of the other

First Known Use of CHECKREIN

1786

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