Jockey (Noun)
Meaning 1
An operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus; "he's a truck jockey"; "a computer jockey"; "a disc jockey".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Someone employed to ride horses in horse races.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The jockey was weighing in to make sure he met the minimum weight requirement for the upcoming horse racing competition.
- In a dramatic finish, the young jockey guided his horse across the finish line, winning the championship by a hair.
- A talented jockey can make all the difference in the outcome of a high-stakes horse racing event.
- At only 5 feet tall and 90 pounds, Maria was an unlikely candidate to become a successful jockey.
- With years of experience, Jack had established himself as one of the most respected jockeys in the industry.