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Rein
Literal Use![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Used specifically when talking about horse riding or activities involving physical reins. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Ih0qJyFrILFOq4anMVQp9hPR8.webp)
Active Guidance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Implies actively guiding or steering something, not just holding onto it. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/4xUGnRw2wwHq931kag57URcb0A.webp)
Not Always Literal![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Can be used metaphorically to describe control in non-equestrian contexts. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/3OWQFJbKAuMGqfvx27U9LLTWxw4.webp)