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noun • one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse • any means of control verb • control and direct with or as if by reins • stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins • stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins • keep in check | ||||||||
29% | 11 | Pulling or pulling out from a difficult or threatening situation | ||||||
noun • the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition | ||||||||
18% | 7 | Pulling cable | ||||||
noun • (nautical) a rope used in towing | ||||||||
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