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riding1 definition

rid·ing (rīd′iŋ)

adjective

  1. that rides
  2. used in or for riding or traveling a riding costume, riding horses
  3. ☆ 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

  1. any of the three former administrative divisions (North Riding, East Riding, and West Riding) of Yorkshire, England
  2. 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-

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riding Synonyms

riding

modif.

traveling, astride, mounted, on horseback, driving, touring, bicycling, cycling, biking*, in transit; see also moving 1.


riding

n.

traveling, journeying, horseback riding; see journey, travel 1.


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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.

Adjective modifier

  • camel: Also check out the zoo page for camel riding!

Modifies a noun

  • arena: Facilities will include an indoor riding arena and stables to accommodate the 20 donkeys that will live onsite.

Noun used with modifier

  • horseback: There is plenty of entertainment for children nearby: horseback riding, swimming in the lake or swimming pool.
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riding quotes

Being president is like riding a tiger†keep on riding or be swallowed.

-Truman, Harry S

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