Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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verb
To raise one's arm to maintain balance while riding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, cab. (to summon a taxi)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
(raise arm while riding): From the similarity to the raised-arm gesture used to summon a taxi.
