horseback
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noun
1.
the back of a horse.
2.
Geology. a low, natural ridge of sand or gravel; an esker. Compare hogback.
adverb
3.
on horseback: to ride horseback.
adjective
4.
made or given in a casual or speculative way; approximate or offhand: a horseback estimate on the construction costs.
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horseback (ˈhɔːsˌbæk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a. a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback) | |
| b. (as modifier): horseback riding | |
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Horseback
is always a great word to know.
So is core. Does it mean:
| central portion of the earth believed to be composed mainly of iron and nickel in a molten state |
| rich soil containing a relatively equal mixture of sand, silt and a smaller proportion of clay |
Example sentences
They usually went by horseback, but occasionally they'd use canoes or sloops.
The open countryside offers a variety of horseback riding opportunities.
Jumping over a fence on horseback is an almost utterly counterintuitive process.
He had a page's dress made for her, that she might accompany him on horseback.
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