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rider rider /ˈraɪdɝ/

() A traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel) ( rider )
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
The experienced rider sat tall in the saddle as she guided the horse through the course
The experienced rider sat tall in the saddle as she guided the horse through the course
() A clause that is appended to a legislative bill ( rider )
a clause that is appended to a legislative bill
A traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat, bus, car, plane or train etc) who is not operating it ( rider , passenger )
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat, bus, car, plane or train etc) who is not operating it
The passenger was waiting in the lounge for the ship to arrive
The passenger was waiting in the lounge for the ship to arrive
A traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle) ( rider )
a traveler who actively rides a vehicle (as a bicycle or motorcycle)

Failure to attend (especially school) ( hooky [Informal, N. American] , truancy , hookey [ N. American] )
failure to attend (especially school)

Early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce ( McIntosh )
early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce
She picked a McIntosh from the tree, enjoying its early-ripening sweetness.
She picked a McIntosh from the tree, enjoying its early-ripening sweetness.

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