Dictonary and Thesaurus

Definition of Riding

(n.) One of the three jurisdictions into which the county of York, in England, is divided; -- formerly under the government of a reeve. They are called the North, the East, and the West, Riding.
(a.) Employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk.
(a.) Used for riding on; as, a riding horse.
(a.) Used for riding, or when riding; devoted to riding; as, a riding whip; a riding habit; a riding day.
(n.) The act or state of one who rides.
(n.) A festival procession.
(n.) Same as Ride, n., 3.
(n.) A district in charge of an excise officer.
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ride