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horse⋅back

[hawrs-bak]
–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.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See horse, back 1
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horse·back   (hôrs'bāk')   
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.
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