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riding¹ Definition

rid·ing (rīd)

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)

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-

riding Synonyms

riding

modif.

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

riding Synonyms

riding

n.

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

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 tiger†keep on riding or be swallowed.

—Truman, Harry S

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