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out·rider (o̵ut′rīd′ər)

noun

  1. an attendant on horseback who rides out ahead of or beside a carriage, stagecoach, etc.
  2. ☆ a cowboy who rides over a range, as to prevent cattle from straying
  3. a trailblazer; forerunner

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outrider Synonyms

outrider

n.

guardian, attendant, guide, scout; see escort.


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outrider Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • motorcycle: Huntley arrived in a marked police van escorted by five squad cars and two police motorcycle outriders shortly before the 10am hearing.
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