Meaning & use
jockey
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A person who rides horses professionally in races.
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The jockey urged her horse forward in the final stretch.
He trained for years to become a licensed jockey.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'to jockey' means to maneuver skillfully or deviously for advantage, as in 'jockeying for position.'
Words with a similar meaning
rider
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To maneuver or manipulate skillfully, especially to gain advantage or position.
The candidates jockeyed for the front spot on the debate stage.
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