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RIDING

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There are 20 meanings of the word Riding.

How to pronounce riding:

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Riding - as a noun

The sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
equitationhorseback riding
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athleticssport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Travel by being carried on horseback

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
horseback riding
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
traveltravelingtravelling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Riding - as a verb

To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.

To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.

(chiefly us and south africa) to transport (someone) in a vehicle.

Example: "The cab rode him downtown."

Of a ship: to sail, to float on the water.

To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback.

Example: "The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick."

To traverse by riding.

To convey, as by riding; to make or do by riding.

Example: "How many races have you ridden this year?"

To support a rider, as a horse; to move under the saddle.

Example: "A horse rides easy or hard, slow or fast."

To mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with.

To nag or criticize; to annoy (someone).

Of clothing: to gradually move (up) and crease; to ruckle.

To rely, depend (on).

Of clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body).

To play defense on the defensemen or midfielders, as an attackman.

To manage insolently at will; to domineer over.

To overlap (each other); said of bones or fractured fragments.

To monitor (some component of an audiovisual signal) in order to keep it within acceptable bounds.

In jazz, a steady rhythmical style.

Example Sentences

"She enjoys horseback riding every weekend."
"I went for a bike riding around the park this morning."
"He gained a lot of experience in dirt bike riding."
"The amusement park has a few thrilling ridings."
"She took up bike riding as a form of exercise."
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Word Game Points

Is RIDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, riding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RIDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, riding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RIDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, riding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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