Oxer

Pronunciation: /ɑksər/

Definitions of oxer

noun a person who participates in or is skilled at equestrian sports involving jumping over obstacles

Example Sentences

A1 An oxer is a type of horse jump with two rails set at an angle to each other.

A2 The rider guided the horse over the oxer with ease.

B1 The oxer in the show jumping course proved to be a challenging obstacle for the competitors.

B2 The horse and rider successfully cleared the oxer, showcasing their skill and teamwork.

C1 The precision and technique required to clear a high oxer in competition are truly impressive.

C2 The top show jumpers effortlessly navigate the most complex oxers with grace and finesse.

Examples of oxer in a Sentence

formal The equestrian gracefully guided her horse over the oxer in the show jumping competition.

informal I can't believe how high that oxer is, it's going to be a challenge for the riders.

slang Dude, did you see that horse clear the oxer? It was epic!

figurative Jumping over that oxer symbolizes overcoming obstacles in life.

Grammatical Forms of oxer

• past tense: oxered
• plural: oxers
• comparative: more oxer
• superlative: most oxer
• present tense: oxes
• future tense: will oxer
• perfect tense: have oxed
• continuous tense: is oxing
• singular: oxer
• positive degree: oxer
• infinitive: to oxer
• gerund: oxing
• participle: oxing

Origin and Evolution of oxer

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'oxer' originated from the Middle English term 'oxere' which referred to a fence or barrier made of oxen yokes.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'oxer' came to specifically refer to a type of jump in equestrian sports where horses must clear a fence with a wide base and high height, resembling the shape of an oxer. The word has evolved from its original meaning of a fence made of oxen yokes to a specific type of obstacle in show jumping and eventing competitions.