Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
Serving to kindle or set on fire.
A strap or rope attached to a bridle or bit, used to control a horse, animal or young child.
The inward impulses; the affections and passions, formerly supposed to be located in the area of the kidneys.
An instrument or means of curbing, restraining, or governing.
To restrain; to control; to check.
To obey directions given with the reins.
To direct or stop a horse by using reins.