horseback

[ hawrs-bak ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌbæk /

noun

the back of a horse.

Geology. a low, natural ridge of sand or gravel; an esker.Compare hogback.

adverb

on horseback: to ride horseback.

adjective

made or given in a casual or speculative way; approximate or offhand: a horseback estimate on the construction costs.

Nearby words

horse-race, horse-radish, horse-trade, horse-trading, horse-whip, horseback, horsebox, horsebrier, horsecar, horsecloth, horsefeathers

Origin of horseback

1350–1400; Middle English. See horse, back¹

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Examples from the Web for horseback

The brand logo turned out to feature a graceful archer on horseback, in a Tatar national costume, poised to shoot his arrow.
Rebranding The Land of Mongol Warriors & Ivan The Terrible|Anna Nemtsova|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This music video is an ode to his one true love, complete with romantic rides on horseback.
Swimming Owls, Jane Krakowski’s Peter Pan Live! Audition, and More Viral Videos|The Daily Beast Video|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Instead of statues of generals, we put up monuments to ordinary soldiers, lists of names rather than men on horseback.
Why Some Americans Are More Equal Than Others|Jedediah Purdy|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Two wranglers on horseback chased 20 bulls from a holding pen.
Chicago’s Running of the Bulls|Hampton Stevens|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Through the years he became just as adept at politics as he was on horseback.
The Cowboy Sheriff of Las Vegas Rides Into ‘Mob Museum’|John L. Smith|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Every visitor should take the trail into the depths of Bryce Canyon, either on foot or horseback.
Zion National Park|Various
A man was riding on horseback with a woman seated on the saddle behind him.
The King of Ireland's Son|Padraic Colum
A year ago, Jack and I set out on a horseback trip through the northern counties of California.
The California Birthday Book|Various
The note was taken over to Blaythorn, as all notes were that were despatched from Kencote, by a groom on horseback.
The Eldest Son|Archibald Marshall
At length, Charles seeing a little boy going by on horseback, said he should like nothing so well as a nice ride before dinner.
A Week of Instruction and Amusement,|Mrs. Harley

British Dictionary definitions for horseback

horseback

/ (ˈhɔːsˌbæk) /

noun

a horse's back (esp in the phrase on horseback)
(as modifier)horseback riding

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Word Origin and History for horseback

horseback

late 14c., from horse (n.) + back (n.).

horseback

noun

adverb

adjective

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