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1horseback
noun horse·back \ˈhȯrs-ˌbak\
Definition of HORSEBACK
: the back of a horse
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First Known Use of HORSEBACK
14th century
Rhymes with HORSEBACK
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2horseback
adverb
Definition of HORSEBACK
: on horseback
First Known Use of HORSEBACK
1727
3horseback
adjective
: on the back of a horse
Full Definition of HORSEBACK
: given without thorough consideration <a horseback opinion>
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First Known Use of HORSEBACK
1879
HORSEBACK Defined for Kids
1horseback
noun horse·back \ˈhȯrs-ˌbak\
Definition of HORSEBACK for Kids
: the back of a horse <They're traveling on horseback.>
2horseback
adverb
Definition of HORSEBACK for Kids
: on horseback <We rode horseback.>
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