horseback
Translation
horseback
Examples
They traveled across the country on horseback.
They travelled across the country on horseback.
Grammar Patterns
on horseback to be riding on a horse They traveled on horseback.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none direct; contextually: riding, equestrianism
Etymology
A compound word from 'horse' and 'back'. It literally means the back of a horse.
Memory Tips
Picture someone sitting on the back of a horse. It's almost always used in the phrase 'on horseback'.