Bestride (Verb)
Meaning
Get up on the back of; "mount a horse".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She grasped the pommel and managed to bestride the massive steed with ease.
- He bestrided the bronco with confidence and rode off into the sunset.
- As a skilled equestrian, Emily knew how to properly bestride a horse and maintain control.
- With one swift motion, the cowboy bestrided his stallion and began a galloping chase.
- It took several attempts for the young rider to bestride the temperamental mare without falling off.