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   ride

   /rʌɪd/

   verb

   • 1. sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a horse): "Jane and Rory were riding their ponies" Similar sit onmountbe mounted onbestridemanagehandlecontrolsteer
   • ▪ travel on a horse or other animal: "we rode on horseback" Similar travelgomoveprogressproceedmake one's waydrivecycletrotcantergallop
   • ▪ sit on and control (a bicycle or motorcycle): "he rode a Harley Davidson across the United States"
   • ▪ travel in (a vehicle) or on (a public transport system) as a passenger: North American "she rides the bus across 42nd Street"
   • ▪ go through or over (an area) on a horse, bicycle, etc.: "ride the full length of the Ridgeway"
   • ▪ compete in (a race) on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle: "I rode a good race"
   • ▪ (of a vehicle, animal, racetrack, etc.) be of a particular character for riding on or in: "the Metro rode as well as some cars of twice the price"
   • ▪ transport (someone) in a vehicle: informal "the taxi driver rode Kate to the airport"
   • ▪ transport (goods): South African "neighbours rode loads of prickly pear to feed their animals"
   • 2. be carried or supported by (something moving with great momentum): "a stream of young surfers fighting the elements to ride the waves"
   • ▪ move so as to project or overlap: "when two lithospheric plates collide, one tends to ride over the other"
   • ▪ (of a vessel) sail or float: "a large cedar barque rode at anchor"
   • 3. be full of or dominated by: "you must not think him ridden with angst"
   • 4. yield to (a blow) so as to reduce its impact: "Harrison drew back his jaw as if riding the blow"
   • 5. have sex with. vulgar slang
   • 6. annoy, pester, or tease: North American "if you don't give all the kids a chance to play, the parents ride you"

   noun

   • 1. a journey made on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, or in a vehicle: "I took them for a ride in the van"
   • ▪ a person giving someone a lift in a vehicle: North American "their ride into town had dropped them off near the bridge"
   • ▪ a motor vehicle. informal US
   • ▪ the quality of comfort or smoothness offered by a vehicle while it is being driven: "the ride is comfortable, though there is a slight roll when cornering"
   • ▪ a path, typically one through woods, for horse riding.
   • ▪ a demonstration of horse riding as an entertainment. Canadian
   • 2. a roller coaster, roundabout, or other amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park.
   • 3. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang
   • ▪ a sexual partner of a specified ability.
   • 4. a cymbal used for keeping up a continuous rhythm.

   Word Origin Old Englishrīdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rijden and German reiten.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rideable adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › rideRide Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 9, 2024 · How to use ride in a sentence. to sit and travel on the back of an animal that one directs; to travel in or on a conveyance; to travel as if on a conveyance : be borne… See the full definition

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ride aRide a/the wave of Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 17, 2024 · The meaning of RIDE A/THE WAVE OF is to experience a time when many people share a strong feeling or attitude about something at the same time. How to use ride a/the wave of in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BicycleBicycle - Wikipedia

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   Jul 9, 2024 · The word bicycle first appeared in English print in The Daily News in 1868, to describe "Bysicles and trysicles" on the "Champs Elysées and Bois de Boulogne". [11] The word was first used in 1847 in a French publication to describe an unidentified two-wheeled vehicle, possibly a carriage. [11]

5. www.britannica.com › sports › cyclingCycling | History, Events, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jul 3, 2024 · cycling, use of a bicycle for sport, recreation, or transportation. The sport of cycling consists of professional and amateur races, which are held mostly in continental Europe, the United States, and Asia. The recreational use of the bicycle is widespread in Europe and the United States.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › along for the rideAlong for the ride Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The meaning of ALONG FOR THE RIDE is doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it. How to use along for the ride in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › event › Freedom-RidesFreedom Rides | History, Definition, Map, Facts, & Significance

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Freedom Rides, political protests against segregation by Blacks and whites who rode buses together through the U.S. South in 1961. Convinced that segregationists would violently protest this action, the Freedom Riders hoped to provoke the federal enforcement of the Supreme Court’s Boynton v. Virginia decision.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ride awayRide away - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 8, 2024 · /raɪd əˌweɪ/ IPA guide. Other forms: rode away; ridden away; riding away; rides away. Definitions of ride away. verb. ride away on a horse, for example. synonyms: ride off. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Ride away." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/ride away. Accessed 08 Jul. 2024.

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   Jul 7, 2024 · Ultra-moisturising ingredients transform the driest curls, making them defined and healthy. Define & Shine Custard reduces hair bulk, elongates curls, and offers lasting hold for natural styles ...

10. www.zippia.com › ride-operator-jobs › what-does-a-ride-operator-doWhat Does a Ride Operator Do? Roles And Responsibilities - Zippia

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    Jun 25, 2024 · Ride operators play a crucial role in maintaining safety and order at amusement parks. They operate rides according to safety guidelines, fasten safety restraints, and ensure riders are seated safely. They also conduct safety checks and respond effectively to emergency situations.

11. www.britannica.com › topic › roller-coasterRoller coaster | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    Jun 20, 2024 · roller coaster, elevated railway with steep inclines and descents that carries a train of passengers through sharp curves and sudden changes of speed and direction for a brief thrill ride. Found mostly in amusement parks as a continuous loop, it is a popular leisure activity.