neck–rein

verb \-ˌrān\

Definition of NECK-REIN

intransitive verb

of a saddle horse

: to respond to the pressure of a rein on one side of the neck by turning in the opposite direction

transitive verb

: to direct (a horse) by pressures of the rein on the neck

1940

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