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Webster 1913 Edition
Horseback
Horse′backˊ
,Noun.
1.
The back of a horse.
2.
An extended ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders, in a half-stratified condition.
Agassiz.
On horseback
, on the back of a horse; mounted or riding on a horse or horses; in the saddle.
The long journey was to be performed
on horseback
. Prescott.
Webster 1828 Edition
Horseback
HORSEBACK
,Noun.
I saw them salute on horseback.
Definition 2024
horseback
horseback
English
Noun
horseback (plural horsebacks)
- The back of a horse.
- A ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders.
Derived terms
- angels on horseback
- devils on horseback
Synonyms
- (ridge): esker
Translations
back of a horse
ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders
Adverb
horseback (not comparable)
- On the back of a horse.
- He rode horseback into town.
Synonyms
- ahorse, ahorseback, on horseback
Translations
on the back of a horse