1. A strap or rein attached to a horse's harness that prevents the animal from lowering its head too far.
Usage: Also spelled 'check rein' (two words).; Primarily used in equestrian contexts.

1. To restrain or control with or as if with a checkrein; to hold back or limit.
Usage: Often used figuratively to mean restraining or controlling something.

Examples

• The rider adjusted the checkrein to keep the horse's head at the proper height.
• A checkrein was used on the carriage horse to maintain its posture during the parade.
• The coach had to checkrein his enthusiasm to avoid making hasty decisions.
• She felt checkreined by the strict rules of the institution.
• The government attempted to checkrein inflation through new monetary policies.
• Without a checkrein on spending, the budget quickly spiraled out of control.