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Added 10 October 2026

riding

/ˈɹaɪ.dɪŋ/ verb

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present participle and gerund of ride

noun

A path cut through woodland.
The act of one who rides; a mounted excursion.
The behaviour in the motion of a vehicle, such as oscillation.

noun

Any of the three administrative divisions of Yorkshire and some other northern counties of England.
Electoral district or constituency.

Origin

From Middle English rydyng; equivalent to ride + -ing.

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