side horse

noun

, Gymnastics.

1. pommel horse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of side horse¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The road was near Mullumbimby in northern New South Wales, and on either side horses and cattle grazed.

From The Guardian

The side horses, loosely attached by leather thongs, galloped with much freedom and grace, their heads bent downward and outward, so that we could watch their beautiful eyes and crimson nostrils.

From Project Gutenberg

The same weary repetition was resumed, either the near side horse lashed out violently and remained hung over a trace, or the axle boom or something broke.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh! the pleasure Tamara found when presently they were flying over the snow, the side horses galloping with swift, sure feet.

From Project Gutenberg

When the side horse does not pull or gets restless, she knows how to help matters and instructs the coachman.

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