dressage
noun/drɛˈsɑʒ/
Frequency rank: #15,682 most common English word
Meaning
A form of equestrian sport in which a horse is guided through precise movements by a rider.
Example sentence
She spent years training her horse for competitive dressage.
Synonyms & related words
- horsemanship
- equitation
- riding
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