Ride

biographical name

ˈrīd 

Sally Kristen 1951–2012 American astronaut

Kids Definition

ride

1 of 2 verb

ˈrīd 

rode ˈrōd  ; ridden ˈrid-ᵊn  ; riding ˈrīd-iŋ 

1

a

: to go or be carried along on an animal's back or on or in a vehicle (as a boat, automobile, or airplane)

b

: to sit on and control so as to be carried along

ride a bicycle

2

a

: to be supported and usually carried along by

a surfboard rides the waves

b

: to float at anchor

c

: to remain afloat through : survive

ride out a storm

3

a

: carry entry 1 sense 1

rode the child on my back

b

: to travel over a surface

the car rides well

4

a

: tease entry 1 sense 2a

b

: oppress sense 2

ridden by fears

5

: to depend on something

ride

2 of 2 noun

1

: an act of riding

especially : a trip on horseback or by vehicle

a ride in the country

2

: a mechanical device (as at an amusement park) for riding on

3

: a means of transportation

needs a ride to work