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Meaning of riding
The primary meaning of the word "riding" is the act of sitting on and controlling an animal, typically a horse, or a vehicle, typically a bicycle or motorcycle.
Etymology of riding
The word "riding" originated from Old English "rīdan," which means "to ride" and is related to the Old Norse "rīða" and the Old High German "rītan"
Historically, the word "riding" referred to a division of a county or shire in England, especially in Yorkshire, where it was used to refer to one of three administrative areas
Synonyms
driving
operating
managing
guiding
directing
controlling
navigating
piloting
steering
maneuvering
governing
regulating
overseeing
supervising
commanding
leading
heading
conducting
mounting
traveling
journeying
trekking
touring
cruising
sailing
flying
gliding
soaring
floating
drifting
sliding
coasting
rolling
moving
proceeding
advancing
progressing
Definitions
- The act of sitting on and controlling an animal, especially a horse
- * The act of traveling on a vehicle, especially a bicycle or motorcycle
- * A period of time spent traveling in this way
- * An area of land, especially one that is represented by a particular politician
Usage Examples
- She enjoyed riding her horse through the countryside
- * He learned riding a bicycle when he was a child
- * The riding school offers lessons for beginners
- * The politician represented the riding of North York