riding crop

British

noun

a short whip with a thong at one end and a handle for opening gates at the other

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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

Meyocks noted even showing a horse a riding crop can not to done to encourage a mount to run.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 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

He shouted as he rode, the tails at his coat flapping against his boots, his riding crop in his hand.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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