单词 | to have good hands |
释义 | > as lemmasto have good hands 18. In horse riding: the management of the reins and bit with the hand. In later use frequently (in singular and plural): skill in handling the reins. Now esp. in to have good hands: to be skilled in handling the reins. ΘΚΠ society > travel > transport > riding on horse (or other animal) > [noun] > art of horse-riding > use of hands and legs > management by reins and bit hand1489 1489 (a1380) J. Barbour Bruce (Adv.) ii. 120 For yar na hors is in yis land Sa swytht na ȝeit sa weill at hand. 1581 G. Pettie tr. S. Guazzo Ciuile Conuersat. (1586) iii. 157 b The father..ought in this doubt, to carrie a heavie hand, rather than a light, on the bridle. 1607 G. Markham Cavelarice ii. 101 If the Ryder haue an vntemperate hand, which euer pulleth..vpon the horses mouth. 1686 N. Cox Gentleman's Recreation (ed. 3) v. v. 54 In a short time he will..be at such command upon the hand, that he will strike at what rate you please. 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. (at cited word) A Horseman is said to have no Hand, when he only makes Use of the Bridle unseasonably. 1807 R. Wilson Jrnl. 22 June in Life Gen. Sir R. Wilson (1862) II. viii. 279 She not only sits gracefully but has a master's hand. 1875 G. J. Whyte-Melville Riding Recoll. (1879) v. 73 Strong of seat, and firm of hand. 1881 E. D. Brickwood in Encycl. Brit. XII. 197/1 Much depends on the rider having good hands... A rider with good hands never depends upon his reins for retaining his seat. 1881 E. D. Brickwood in Encycl. Brit. XII. 199/1 A jockey must therefore..have a hand for all sorts of horses, and in the case of two and three year olds a very good hand it must be. 1912 B. Beach Riding & Driving for Women v. 76 Generally speaking, only riders with very light hands should use the curb bit in the hunting-field. 2005 T. Sederholm Unlock your Riding Talent 42/1 It is almost impossible for a rider to have good hands if they do not have a balanced seat. < as lemmas |
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