horseback

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable, usually, with-on) The back of a horse.
2. (countable) A ridge of sand, gravel, and boulders.

Adv

On the back of a horse.

Synonyms

ahorse

ahorseback

hogback

riding

vedette

equestrian

vidette

rider

ridge

Translations

à cheval

a caballo

καβάλα

zu Pferd

zu Pferde

καβαλάρης

reiten

έφιππος

πλάτη

Reiter

Pferderücken

beritten

cavalier

reitend

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: horsebacke

In summary

From Middle English horsebacke, horsebak, horsbak, equivalent to horse + back.