horseback
- the back of a horse.
- Geology. a low, natural ridge of sand or gravel; an esker.Compare hogback.
- on horseback: to ride horseback.
- made or given in a casual or speculative way; approximate or offhand: a horseback estimate on the construction costs.
Origin of horseback
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Contemporary Examples of horseback
The brand logo turned out to feature a graceful archer on horseback, in a Tatar national costume, poised to shoot his arrow.
This music video is an ode to his one true love, complete with romantic rides on horseback.
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December 7, 2014
Instead of statues of generals, we put up monuments to ordinary soldiers, lists of names rather than men on horseback.
Two wranglers on horseback chased 20 bulls from a holding pen.
Through the years he became just as adept at politics as he was on horseback.
Historical Examples of horseback
Next day he called at the gate, on horseback, to inquire for mistress.
To be Read at DuskCharles Dickens
He was surprised to see Stoliker on horseback in front of one of the taverns.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
And is not the whole land like a beggar on horseback riding post to the Davil?
Old NewsNathaniel Hawthorne
Then, as for active exercises, she could ride on horseback as well as any man in her kingdom.
Biographical StoriesNathaniel Hawthorne
It was a fellow-creature on horseback, dressed in the absurdest manner.
The Uncommercial TravellerCharles Dickens
horseback
- a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback)
- (as modifier)horseback riding