adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a horse: capable of performing jumps in a stylish and skilful manner.

   "There’s no rush, he’s only four, he’s big and scopey and when he jumps fences, he’ll be really exciting."

Example

More examples

"There’s no rush, he’s only four, he’s big and scopey and when he jumps fences, he’ll be really exciting."

Etymology

From scope + -y.

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