2. A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Bearing rein — Bear ing rein A short rein looped over the check hook or the hames to keep the horse s head up; called in the United States a checkrein. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bearing rein — n. CHECKREIN … English World dictionary
Bearing rein — This article is about the part of a harness. For other uses, see riding aids. A modern harness with an overcheck rein, visible along the neck of the horse A bearing rein, known today as an overcheck or a checkrein, is a piece of horse tack that… … Wikipedia
bearing rein — noun a rein designed to keep the horse s head in the desired position • Syn: ↑checkrein • Hypernyms: ↑rein … Useful english dictionary
bearing rein — noun a fixed rein which causes a horse to raise its head and arch its neck … English new terms dictionary
bearing rein — bear′ing rein n. checkrein 1) • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
bearing rein — /ˈbɛərɪŋ reɪn/ (say bairring rayn) noun a short rein attached to the saddle of a harness to prevent a horse from lowering its head …
bearing-rein — n. rein that compels horse to arch its neck … Dictionary of difficult words
bearing rein — noun Date: 1794 checkrein 1 … New Collegiate Dictionary
bearing rein — checkrein (def. 1). [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
