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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The back of a tiger (being ridden, or laden with luggage, as a means of transportation). uncountable, usually, with-on

   "On tigerback, the Qin Emperor tours the land; / With radiance, his sword makes the sky bluer."

Example

More examples

"On tigerback, the Qin Emperor tours the land; / With radiance, his sword makes the sky bluer."

Etymology

From tiger + back, modelled on horseback.

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