Definition of horseback
: the back of a horse
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14th Century
First Known Use of horseback
14th century
2
horseback
adverb
horse·back
Definition of horseback
: on horseback
1727
First Known Use of horseback
1727
3
horseback
adjective
horse·back
Definition of horseback
: given without thorough consideration a horseback opinion
1879
First Known Use of horseback
1879
HORSEBACK Defined for English Language Learners
horseback
adjective
Definition of horseback for English Language Learners
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: on the back of a horse
HORSEBACK Defined for Kids
noun
horse·back
\ˈhȯrs-ˌbak\
Definition of horseback for Students
: the back of a horse They're traveling on horseback.
adverb
horse·back
Definition of horseback for Students
: on horseback We rode horseback.
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