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barebacked

adjective/adverb

Meaning

Riding an animal, typically a horse, without a saddle.

Examples

She learned to ride barebacked during her childhood summers on the ranch.
Riding barebacked requires excellent balance and a strong grip with your legs.

Synonyms: unsaddled, without a saddle

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barebacked (C1)

adjective/adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛərˌbækt/

Definition

Riding an animal, typically a horse, without a saddle.

Examples

She learned to ride barebacked during her childhood summers on the ranch.
Riding barebacked requires excellent balance and a strong grip with your legs.
The circus performers performed a daring routine while riding their horses barebacked.

How to Use barebacked

ride barebacked (collocation): to ride a horse without a saddle — "He prefers to ride barebacked because he feels more connected to the horse."

Synonyms of barebacked

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