Meaning & use
Outrider
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A person, typically a motorcyclist or mounted escort, who rides ahead of or alongside a vehicle or procession to guide or protect it.
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Police outriders cleared the way for the president's motorcade.
The royal carriage was flanked by outriders in ceremonial uniform.
A note on using this word
Historically referred to mounted attendants riding ahead of a carriage; today the term is used mainly for motorcycle escorts.
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escort
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