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horseback
horse·back H0282300 (hôrs′băk′)n.1. The back of a horse.2. A natural ridge; a hogback.adv. & adj. On the back of a horse: rode horseback to town; horseback riding.horseback (ˈhɔːsˌbæk) n (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a. a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback)b. (as modifier): horseback riding. horse•back (ˈhɔrsˌbæk)
n. 1. the back of a horse. adv. 2. on horseback: to ride horseback. [1350–1400] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  horseback - the back of a horse Equus caballus, horse - solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric timesbody part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity | | 2. |  horseback - a narrow ridge of hills hogbackridgeline, ridge - a long narrow range of hills | | Adv. | 1. |  horseback - on the back of a horse; "he rode horseback to town"; "managed to escape ahorse"; "policeman patrolled the streets ahorseback"ahorse, ahorseback |
Translations- Can we go horseback riding? (US)
Can we go horse riding? (UK) → 我们可以去骑马吗？ - Let's go horseback riding (US)
Let's go horse riding (UK) → 我们去骑马吧
horseback
a horseback opinionAn opinion that is not well thought out (with the implication that one has not even taken the time to get off one's horse to give the issue more careful consideration). Now that I've learned more about the cheating scandal and had time to think about it all, I wish I could take back my initial horseback opinions.See also: horseback, opinionnot know if (one) is afoot or on horsebackTo be so totally and utterly confused as to be unaware of one's actions. I've had such a long day that I don't know if I'm afoot or on horseback—I think I need to lie down! I finally got Billy a math tutor because his test grades clearly showed that he didn't know if he was afoot or on horseback in that class.See also: horseback, if, know, not, ona beggar on horsebackOne who has become unscrupulous or irresponsible due to the sudden acquisition of wealth. The phrase alludes to several related proverbs, such as "give a beggar a horse and he'll ride it to death" and "set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the devil," which suggest that an unexpected windfall is often misused or squandered. I'm not surprised to hear that he's broke again—he always seemed like a beggar on horseback.See also: beggar, horseback, onon horseback(By, while, or via) riding on a horse. We'll have to travel on horseback through the mountains. They provide a beautiful tour of the area on horseback.See also: horseback, onSet a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil.If a poor person suddenly comes into wealth, they will inevitably use it in unscrupulous or irresponsible ways. It was a heartwarming story to hear about the homeless man who found a winning lottery ticket for nearly $2 million. But just a year later, he's back in the headlines for being back on the streets, having squandered all that money on drugs, alcohol, and expensive super cars. Truly, you set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil.See also: and, beggar, on, ride, seton horsebackon the back of a horse. Anne rode on horseback across the field. Because they loved horses, the couple decided to marry on horseback.See also: horseback, onSet a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil.Prov. If a poor person becomes wealthy, he or she will quickly become corrupt. Jill: Since Phil inherited all that money, all he does is go to parties and take drugs. Jane: Yep. Set a beggar on horseback, and he'll ride to the devil.See also: and, beggar, devil, on, ride, setbeggar on horseback a formerly poor person made arrogant or corrupt through achieving wealth and luxury. Compare with the mid 17th-century proverb set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the devil , meaning that a person not used to power will use it unwisely.See also: beggar, horseback, onhorseback
horseback[′hȯrs‚bak] (geology) A low and sharp ridge of sand, gravel, or rock. (mining engineering) Shale or sandstone occurring in a channel that was cut by flowing water in a coal seam. Also known as cutout; horse; roll; swell; symon fault; washout. To move or raise a heavy piece of machinery or timber by using a pinch bar as a lever. Also known as pinch. horseback
Synonyms for horsebacknoun the back of a horseRelated Words- Equus caballus
- horse
- body part
noun a narrow ridge of hillsSynonymsRelated Wordsadv on the back of a horseSynonyms |