riding
riding¹
Definition
rid·ing (rīd′iŋ)
adjective
- that rides
- used in or for riding or traveling a riding costume, riding horses
- ☆ designed to be operated by a rider a riding mower
noun
the act of a person or thing that rides
riding²
Definition
ri·ding (rīd′iŋ)
noun
- any of the three former administrative divisions (North Riding, East Riding, and West Riding) of Yorkshire, England
- any similar division in the Commonwealth; specif., a Canadian electoral district
Etymology: ME (t)riding < OE -thrithing, a third part (only in L contexts) < ON thrithjungr < thrithi, third: initial t was lost to the preceding sound in compounds formed with North-, East-, and West-
riding
Synonyms
riding
modif.
riding
Synonyms
riding
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- bicycle: The riding of bicycles is rarely subject to licensing.
Converse of object
- canoe: These could include: canoeing, horse riding, skiing, surfing, personal survival, golf or mountain activities.
- hike: Nature walking, hiking, bike riding, and scuba diving are a few.
- climb: The landscape is also very well suited to outdoor activities such as climbing, horse riding, kayaking, cycling and many water sports.
Adjective modifier
- camel: Also check out the zoo page for camel riding!
- careless: His rider, George Baker, picked up a two day ban for careless riding.
- foul: HEAT TWENTY: ( Rerun ) Jason Crump, Bjarne Pedersen, Ryan Sullivan, Antonio Lindback ( ex, foul riding ).
- spirited: The set-up is perfect for normal and spirited riding.
- tandem: Big Dave began his day experiencing the thrills of tandem riding behind powerful GB rider Barney Story.
- recreational: On the facts, this was not considered to extend to the keeping and grazing of horses and ponies for recreational riding.
Modifies a noun
- arena: Facilities will include an indoor riding arena and stables to accommodate the 20 donkeys that will live onsite.
- stable: There are golf courses, tennis courts, horse riding stables, 4 x 4 safaris, biking rental agencies in many locations.
- instructor: The pictures above are my riding instructor Chris riding Bert.
- position: The frame was the turned up to its normal riding position.
Noun used with modifier
- horseback: There is plenty of entertainment for children nearby: horseback riding, swimming in the lake or swimming pool.
- horse: Go horse riding - from an hour to a whole day.
- off-road: Types of Bikes There are three main types of bikes used for cycling: Mountain Bikes These are designed for off-road riding.
- horse-back: The variety of activities includes horse-back riding, hiking mountainous paths in the cloud forests, and guided bird-watching tours.
- endurance: Ideally would be happy to hack daily with a view to endurance riding.
- bike: The trails provide tranquil walks, horse or bike riding, through beautiful countryside.
riding Quotes
Being president is like riding a tigerkeep on riding or be swallowed.
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