riding crop
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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His eyes are full of tears as he holds the little riding crop in one hand and the bridle in the other.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023
So, this really is the end — unless James plans to retell it once again, from the point of view of the housekeeper, the bodyguard — or the riding crop.
From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2021
Jockey Mike Smith, who was doing nothing more than a hand ride, shook the reins and showed the riding crop to get Life Is Good’s mind back on finishing the race.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2021
The most visible change is the use of the riding crop by jockeys.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2020
In the center of one knot of elegant guests a cowboy with a little riding crop flicked the crop at one of his fans, producing a response of exaggerated screaming and pleased giggling.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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