horseback
gb/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/ us/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
B1
Inglese
~ 5200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
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".
Schema d'uso:
on horseback
Errore comune:
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"*.
Sinonimi
mounted (Describes someone riding an animal or vehicle, not only a horse, and is often more formal or technical.)
Contrari
on foot (Describes moving or traveling by walking instead of riding a horse.)
Collocazioni
on horseback
|travel on horseback
|go on horseback
|arrive on horseback
|patrol on horseback
|tour on horseback
Temi
travel
|animals
|sports
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
2
upper back of a horse
The top part of a horse’s back, where a person sits when riding.
Schema d'uso:
the horseback of [a horse]
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
belly (Refers to the underside of the horse, opposite the back.)
Collocazioni
horseback is sore
|brush the horseback
|load onto the horseback
|sit on the horseback
|strap onto the horseback
Temi
animals
|sports
|body
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
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.
Schema d'uso:
a horseback of [land/rock]
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
valley (A low area of land between hills or mountains, opposite in shape and elevation to a ridge or horseback.)
Collocazioni
a rocky horseback
|a narrow horseback
|cross the horseback
|walk along the horseback
Temi
geography
|nature
|space
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
horseback
IPA
GB/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
US/hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
Sillabe e accento
horse - back (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (horse)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: horseback
- Plural: horseback
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
go on horseback
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈɔn hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
fixed phrase
choose to travel by horse
To choose to travel somewhere by riding a horse.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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
1/tɹˈævəl ˈɔn hˈɔɹsbˌæk/
fixed phrase
make a journey by horse
To make a trip or journey while riding a horse.
Esempi
- 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.