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[()·づな()]
taduna
noun

English Meaning(s) for 手綱

noun
  1. reins; bridle
  2. control; the reins (on)

Definition and Synonyms for 手綱

Rein one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
Synonyms: 手綱
Control a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
Synonyms: コントロール, 制圧, 制御, 制止, 取り締まり, 取り締まる, 手綱, 抑え, 抑制, 抑止, 押さえる, 拘束, 掣肘, 操作, 操縦, 支配, 治世, 監督, 管制, 管理, 管轄, 統制, 統御, 統括, 総監, 総締め, 総轄, 総領, 総領, 規制

Meanings for each kanji in 手綱

» hand
» hawser; class (genus); rope; cord; cable

Categories 手綱 is a member of

Relation an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
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Strap an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 手綱

Sample Sentences for 手綱

Before the horse race begins, the jockeys grip the reins tightly to restrain the impatient horses.

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