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Jockey

noun
Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.nounOne who rides racehorses competitively.
2.nounThat part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
3.nounAn operator of some machinery or apparatus.
4.nounA dealer in horses; a horse trader.
5.nounA cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
6.nounA prostitute's client.
7.nounA rapist.
8.verbTo ride (a horse) in a race.
9.verbTo jostle by riding against.
"They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race."
10.verbTo maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
11.verbTo cheat or trick.

Synonyms

shaftscrewcheatchousechicaneequestrianhorsemanhorsejockracingkangriding

Rhymes With

stockycockygawkyrockypawkyschlockykhakisukiyaki
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