hand-ride

[ hand-rahyd ]

verb (used with object)

, hand-rode, hand-rid·den, hand-rid·ing.

1. to ride (a horse) in a race without using a whip or spurs, urging it on with only the hands.

verb (used without object)

, hand-rode, hand-rid·den, hand-rid·ing.

1. to hand-ride a horse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-ride¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

A dozen of his best gerfalcons are beside him, and near at hand ride several of his attendant lords.

From Project Gutenberg

Let the extra hand ride back with a packjack and bring it on.

From Project Gutenberg