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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 › ride onride on (something or someone) - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The meaning of RIDE ON (SOMETHING OR SOMEONE) is to depend on (something or someone). How to use ride on (something or someone) in a sentence.

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

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   Jul 12, 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.

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

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   3 days ago · Bicycle - Wikipedia. Classic bell of a bicycle. A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike, push-bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ride roughshodRide roughshod Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 11, 2024 · The meaning of RIDE ROUGHSHOD is to completely ignore the rights, opinions, or feelings of others. How to use ride roughshod in a sentence.

6. wikidiff.com › ride › tripRide vs Trip - What's the difference? | WikiDiff

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   Jul 7, 2024 · (intransitive) To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback. The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick. To support a rider, as a horse; to move under the saddle. A horse rides easy or hard, slow or fast.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Log_flume_(ride)Log flume (ride) - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · Log flumes (colloquially known as log rides) are amusement rides consisting of a water flume and (artificial) hollow logs or boats. Passengers sit in the logs, which are propelled along the flume by the flow of water.

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

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   6 days ago · 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.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › on the coattailsOn the coattails - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms |...

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   Jul 20, 2024 · When you’re on the coattails of someone else, you’re enjoying success because of the association. Often, the success is not earned. An old-fashioned type of jacket has coattails that extend to the ground. If someone sat on your coattails, you could drag them around, giving them a ride.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bumper_carsBumper cars - Wikipedia

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    5 days ago · Bumper cars or dodgems are the generic names for a type of flat amusement ride consisting of multiple small electrically powered cars which draw power from the floor or ceiling, and which are turned on and off remotely by an operator.

11. research.com › education › difference-between-full-ride-and-full-tuition-scholarshipsDifference Between Full-Ride and Full Tuition Scholarships in...

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    Jul 16, 2024 · What expenses does a full-ride scholarship cover that a full-tuition scholarship does not? A full-ride scholarship covers additional expenses such as room and board, textbooks, transportation, and sometimes even study-abroad programs, whereas a full-tuition scholarship only covers the tuition fees.