Angličtina

horseback

gb/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/ us/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
B1 Angličtina
~ 5200
Významy
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Podstatné jméno B1 state
1

state of riding a horse

The state of being on a horse, usually for riding or travel, usually said as "on horseback".

Vzorec užití: on horseback
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"by horseback"* instead of *"on horseback"*. In English, we say *"travel on horseback"*, not *"travel by horseback"*. Another confusion is using *"by horse"*; the most natural phrase is *"on horseback"* or *"on a horse"*.
Synonyma
mounted (Describes someone riding an animal or vehicle, not only a horse, and is often more formal or technical.)
Antonyma
on foot (Describes moving or traveling by walking instead of riding a horse.)
Kolokace
on horseback |travel on horseback |go on horseback |arrive on horseback |patrol on horseback |tour on horseback
Témata
travel |animals |sports
Příklady
  • They crossed the valley on horseback before sunset.
  • In the old days, mail was delivered on horseback.
  • Tourists can explore the national park on horseback with a guide.
  • The soldiers arrived on horseback, raising clouds of dust.
  • She prefers to see the countryside on horseback rather than by car.
Učební příklady
  • We went through the forest on horseback.
  • Long ago, people traveled on horseback.
  • You can visit the farm on horseback with a teacher.
  • The king came to the town on horseback.
  • He wants to see the mountains on horseback.
Podstatné jméno B2 entity
2

upper back of a horse

The top part of a horse’s back, where a person sits when riding.

Vzorec užití: the horseback of [a horse]
Synonyma
back (A general word for the rear upper part of a body; it does not specifically mean a horse’s back unless the context makes that clear.)
Antonyma
belly (Refers to the underside of the horse, opposite the back.)
Kolokace
horseback is sore |brush the horseback |load onto the horseback |sit on the horseback |strap onto the horseback
Témata
animals |sports |body
Příklady
  • She checked the horse’s horseback for any injuries before putting on the saddle.
  • The pack was tied too tightly across the horseback and made the animal uncomfortable.
  • Mud covered the horse’s legs but its horseback was still dry.
  • He brushed the horseback carefully until the coat shone.
  • A blanket was laid over the horseback to protect the skin from the saddle.
Učební příklady
  • The boy sat on the horseback and smiled.
  • She cleaned the horseback before the ride.
  • The bag was on the horseback of the horse.
  • He put a soft cloth on the horseback.
  • The doctor looked at the horseback to find the problem.
Podstatné jméno C1 entity
3

ridge shaped like a horse’s back

A long, thin hill with a curved top and steep sides, like the back of a horse.

Vzorec užití: a horseback of [land/rock]
Synonyma
ridge (A more general word for a long, narrow raised line of land or rock; it does not always suggest the curved shape that 'horseback' can.)
Antonyma
valley (A low area of land between hills or mountains, opposite in shape and elevation to a ridge or horseback.)
Kolokace
a rocky horseback |a narrow horseback |cross the horseback |walk along the horseback
Témata
geography |nature |space
Příklady
  • A narrow horseback of rock separated the two steep valleys.
  • The hikers paused on the horseback to look down at the lake below.
  • Snow lay only along the mountain horseback where the wind had piled it.
  • From the horseback of the ridge, they could see for miles.
  • The path followed a natural horseback between the cliffs.
Učební příklady
  • We walked along the narrow horseback between the valleys.
  • The village was below the high horseback.
  • Snow covered the rocky horseback in winter.
  • From the horseback, we could see the river far below.
  • They climbed up to the horseback and rested.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
horseback
IPA
GB/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
US/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
Slabiky a přízvuk
horse - back (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (horse)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: horseback
  • Plural: horseback
Příbuzná slova
Core family
horse noun A1
Related words
ride verb A1 rider noun B1 riding noun
Advanced or less common
equestrian adjective horsemanship noun
Výrazy

go on horseback

1
/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
fixed phrase

choose to travel by horse

To choose to travel somewhere by riding a horse.

Příklady
  • They decided to go on horseback so they could use the small forest paths.
  • In some remote villages, doctors still go on horseback to visit patients.
  • Because the road was blocked, the police had to go on horseback.

horseback riding

1
/hˈɔɹsbˌæk ɹˈaɪdɪŋ/
fixed phrase

sport of riding horses

The activity or sport of riding horses for fun, exercise, or competition.

Příklady
  • She takes horseback riding lessons every Saturday.
  • Horseback riding is a popular tourist activity in this area.
  • He hurt his ankle during a horseback riding trip in the mountains.

on horseback

1
/ˈɔn hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
fixed phrase

travel while riding a horse

Riding a horse, usually for travel, sport, or pleasure.

Příklady
  • They crossed the river on horseback because there was no bridge.
  • During the festival, many people parade through the town on horseback.
  • In this region, tourists can go on horseback into the mountains.

travel on horseback

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/tɹˈævəl ˈɔn hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
fixed phrase

make a journey by horse

To make a trip or journey while riding a horse.

Příklady
  • In the 19th century, many people had to travel on horseback.
  • Explorers often traveled on horseback through the desert.
  • Because there were no roads, they decided to travel on horseback.

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