horse·man

(hôrs′mən)

a. A man who rides a horse.

b. A man skilled in equitation.

2. A man who breeds and raises horses.

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horseman

(ˈhɔːsmən)

n, pl -men

1. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a person who is skilled in riding or horsemanship

2. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a person who rides a horse

ˈhorseˌwoman fem n

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horse•man

(ˈhɔrs mən)

n., pl. -men.

1. a person who is skilled in riding a horse.

2. a person on horseback.

3. a person who owns, breeds, trains, or tends horses.

[1175–1225]

usage: See -man.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	horseman - a man skilled in equitation equestrian, horseback rider picador - the horseman who pricks the bull with a lance early in the bullfight to goad the bull and to make it keep its head low bronco buster, broncobuster, buster - a person who breaks horses fox hunter - a mounted hunter who follows the hounds in pursuit of a fox horsewoman - a woman horseman jockey - someone employed to ride horses in horse races postilion, postillion - someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman) rider - a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) roughrider - a horseman skilled at breaking wild horses to the saddle
	2.	horseman - a person who breeds and cares for horses horse fancier animal fancier - a person who breeds animals

horseman

noun rider, equestrian Gerald was a fine horseman.

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Translations

فارِس، خَيّال

jezdec-kyně

rytter

Reiter

hevosmiesratsumies

cavalier

jahačkonjanik

lovas

reiîmaîur

騎手

horseman

[ˈhɔːsmən] N (horsemen (pl)) (= rider) → jinete m; (skilful) → caballista m, charro m (Mex)

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

horseman

[ˈhɔː^rsmən] n → cavalier m

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horseman

[ˈhɔːsmən] n (-men (pl)) → cavaliere m

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horse

(hoːs) noun

1. a large four-footed animal which is used to pull carts etc or to carry people etc.

2. a piece of apparatus used for jumping, vaulting etc in a gymnasium.

ˈhorse-box noun

an enclosed vehicle etc used for carrying horses.

ˈhorsefly noun

a large fly that bites horses etc.

ˈhorsehair noun, adjective

(of) the hair from a horse's mane or tail. The mattress is stuffed with horsehair; a horsehair mattress.

ˈhorseman – feminine ˈhorsewoman – noun

a rider, especially a skilled one. She is a very competent horsewoman.

ˈhorsemanship noun

ˈhorseplay noun

rough and noisy behaviour or play.

ˈhorsepower (usually abbreviated to h.p.when written) noun

a standard unit used to measure the power of engines, cars etc.

horseshoe (ˈhoːʃʃuː) noun

1. a curved iron shoe for a horse.

2. something in the shape of a horseshoe. The bride was presented with a lucky silver horseshoe.

on horseback

riding on a horse. The soldiers rode through the town on horseback.

(straight) from the horse's mouth

from a well-informed and reliable source. I got that story straight from the horse's mouth.

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However, when the Horseman got the hare, he rode off as fast as he could.

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A hunt after hunters Hungry times A voracious repast Wintry weather Godin's River Splendid winter scene on the great Lava Plain of Snake River Severe travelling and tramping in the snow Manoeuvres of a solitary Indian horseman Encampment on Snake River Banneck Indians The horse chief His charmed life.

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Broad awake and keenly alive to the significance of the situation, Druse now brought the butt of his rifle against his cheek by cautiously pushing the barrel forward through the bushes, cocked the piece, and, glancing through the sights, covered a vital spot of the horseman's breast.

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I followed its receding thread out into the distance -- not a horseman on it, or sign of one.

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"`Remember that he will most likely be disguised as a horseman.'

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Meantime the young horseman has advanced a hundred yards.

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In his seat he had nothing of the awkwardness of the convent, but displayed the easy and habitual grace of a well-trained horseman. Indeed, it seemed that so humble a conveyance as a mule, in however good case, and however well broken to a pleasant and accommodating amble, was only used by the gallant monk for travelling on the road.

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He then descended the little staircase, went out at a lateral door, and perceived at the end of the wall a mounted horseman holding another horse by the bridle.

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There he sits as easy and happy as if he was at home, in the chair by his fireside; he trips against no stones, saves shoe-leather, and gets on he hardly knows how.' Hans did not speak so softly but the horseman heard it all, and said, 'Well, friend, why do you go on foot then?' 'Ah!' said he, 'I have this load to carry: to be sure it is silver, but it is so heavy that I can't hold up my head, and you must know it hurts my shoulder sadly.' 'What do you say of making an exchange?' said the horseman.

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Beside him was Simon Chekmar, his personal attendant, an old horseman now somewhat stiff in the saddle.

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It was a shout of sudden excitement at the appearance of a horseman cleaving the crowd at full gallop.

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While she was fetching the water her husband approached the dusty horseman and inquired eagerly for news from the front.

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