noun ·3 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The skill of horseriding, and sometimes of training and managing horses. uncountable, usually

   "The retired cowboy showed off his horsemanship by doing tricks in the saddle."

2. 2
   skill in handling and riding horses wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abilityaddressadeptnessadroitnessairmanshipanimal husbandry

Example

More examples

"He's been trying to become a member of a horsemanship society."

Etymology

From horseman + -ship.

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