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horse·back (hôrs′bak′)

noun

  1. the back of a horse
  2. ☆ a low, sharp ridge; hogback

adverb

on horseback

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horseback Synonyms

horseback

modif.

by horse, on a horse, in the saddle, bareback, equestrian, mounted; see also moving 1.


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horseback Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • ride: Or perhaps you're riding horseback through sparkling surf, with the palms swaying in the balmy breeze.

Preposition: into

  • mountain: Excursions on horseback into the mountain for beginners to expert riders.

Modifies a noun

  • riding: Cycling, horseback riding or just relaxing can be part of your daily routine.

Preposition: without

  • weapon: He was forced to make his way to Sutter's Fort on horseback without weapons.

Preposition: in

  • uniform: A portrait of Dr. Seitz ( 1863-1939 ) on horseback in military uniform.

Preposition: with

  • lance: Taking Sus scrofa, the big boar, from horseback with a lance.
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horseback quotes

I am well as long as I live on horseback†sleep out-of- doors, or in a log cabin, and lead in all respects a completely unconventional life. But each time for a few days†I have become civilised, I have found myself rapidly going down again.

-Bird, Isabella married name Isabella Bishop

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