| 单词 | rein-knot |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrein-knot C1. General attributive, esp. in names of devices attached to or connected with a horse's reins, as rein-holder, rein-hook, rein-knot, rein-ring, rein-rope, rein-slide, rein-snap, etc. ΚΠ 1802 T. Twining Let. 21 June (1991) II. 616 Why should not I have a Charioteer, an auriga or rein-holder with me in my chaise? 1844 H. Stephens Bk. of Farm II. 446 Two or three rein-ropes are useful, to fasten to the calf if necessary. a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1915/1 Rein-holder,..a clip or clasp on the dashboard of a carriage, to hold the reins when the driver has alighted. a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1915/1 Rein-hook,..a hook on a gig-saddle to hold the bearing-rein. a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1915/1 Rein-slide,..a slipping loop on an extensible rein, which holds the two parts together near the buckle, which is adjustable on the standing part. a1877 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. II. 1915/1 Rein-snap,..a spring hook for holding the reins. 1882 E. A. Floyer Unexplored Baluchistan 60 The probability presents itself that said rein-knot will come out. 1928 C. L. Woolley Sumerians ii. 52 The reins..went through the loops of a rein-ring fixed to the chariot-pole. 2004 S. Hemingway Horse & Jockey from Artemision iv. 104 The hollow space would have received a metal rod, to which would have been attached the cheek pieces and the rein rings. < as lemmas |
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