Definition

A type of jump used in equestrian sports, consisting of two vertical fences placed closely together, requiring the horse to jump over both at once.

Example

The rider skillfully guided the horse over the oxer during the competition.

Conversation

Did you see that horse jump over the oxer at the competition yesterday?

Yeah, it was amazing how high it jumped!

I can't believe how skilled the rider was with that oxer.

Definitely! It takes a lot of practice to master those jumps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'oxer' originates from Old English 'oxa', meaning 'ox', which refers to a domesticated bovine animal. The suffix '-er' indicates a person or thing associated with the root word. Therefore, 'oxer' can refer to something related to or resembling an ox.

Memory Tip

Think of 'oxa' meaning ox, and remember that 'oxer' refers to something associated with an ox.

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