As nouns the difference between equestrian and jockey
is that
equestrian is an equestrian person; a horserider while
jockey is jockey (one who rides racehorses competitively).
As an adjective equestrian
is of horseback riding or horseback riders.
equestrian English
Adjective
( en adjective)
of horseback riding or horseback riders
- They were an equestrian people.
- After his death an equestrian statue was created.
Noun
( en noun)
an equestrian person; a horserider
Hyponyms
* equestrienne
Derived terms
* equestrianism
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jockey Noun
( en noun)
One who rides racehorses competitively.
That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
An operator of some machinery or apparatus.
(dated) A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
- (Macaulay)
(dated) A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
(UK, crime, slang) A prostitute's client.
(Ireland, crime, slang) A rapist.
Derived terms
* disc jockey
* jock
References
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Verb
( en verb)
To ride (a horse) in a race.
To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
To cheat or trick.
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