ride down

verb

Meaning

(equestrian) To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
To catch or catch up with (someone) by chasing on horseback.
To bear down, as on a halyard when hoisting a sail.
To treat with severity.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ride(English)ride the rail(English)be riding for a fall(English)pull up(English)post(English)ride up(English)gallop(English)beride(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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