horseback
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English horsebacke, horsebak, horsbak, equivalent to horse + back.
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/
Audio (US) (file) - (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/
Noun edit
horseback (countable and uncountable, plural horsebacks)
- (usually with on, upon, etc.) The back of a horse.
- They came on horseback across the plains.
- (countable) A ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders.
Synonyms edit
- (ridge): esker
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
back of a horse
ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders
Adverb edit
horseback (not comparable)
- On the back of a horse.
- He rode horseback into town.
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
on the back of a horse
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