HyperDic: jockey

English > 5 senses of the word jockey:
NOUNperson jockeysomeone employed to ride horses in horse races
person jockeyan operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus
VERBcompetitionjockey, cheat, chouse, shaft, screw, chicanedefeat someone through trickery or deceit
competitionjockeycompete (for an advantage or a position)
competitionjockeyride a racehorse as a professional jockey
jockey > pronunciation
Soundsjhaa'kiy
Rhymesachy ... yucky: 142 rhymes with kiy...
English > jockey: 5 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningsomeone employed to ride horses in horse races.
Broaderhorseman, equestrian, horseback riderA man skilled in equitation
Spanishjinete, jockey, yóquey, yoqui
Catalangenet, joquei
Verbsjockeyride a racehorse as a professional jockey
English > jockey: 5 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAn operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus.
Examples
  • "he's a truck jockey"
  • "a computer jockey"
  • "a disc jockey"
Broaderoperator, manipulatorAn agent that operates some apparatus or machine
Spanishconductor, operador, pinchador
English > jockey: 5 senses > verb 1, competition
Meaningdefeat someone through trickery or deceit.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymscheat, chouse, shaft, screw, chicane
Broaderbeat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquishCome out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Spanishatornillar, hacer trampa, los chichos
English > jockey: 5 senses > verb 2, competition
Meaningcompete (for an advantage or a position) .
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Broadermanoeuver, maneuver, manoeuvre, operatePerform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
English > jockey: 5 senses > verb 3, competition
Meaningride a racehorse as a professional jockey.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderhorse-racecompete in a horse race
Nounsjockeysomeone employed to ride horses in horse races

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