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gymkhana

/d͡ʒɪmˈkɑnə/

Meanings
noun
A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.

Examples :

"The local equestrian club held a gymkhana last weekend, showcasing the riders' horsemanship and agility. "
sport entertainment animal

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration athletic

athletic adjective

/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/

Having to do with athletes.

"Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?"

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration display

display noun

/dɪsˈpleɪ/

A show or spectacle.

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

Illustration weekend

weekend noun

/wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"The weekend is a good time for families to spend time together. "

Illustration organized

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

Illustration agility

agility noun

/əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/

The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

"His superior agility countered his lack of strength."

Illustration equestrian

equestrian noun

/ɪˈkwɛstriən/ /iˈkwɛstriən/

An equestrian person; a horserider.

"The equestrian showed off her skills during the school's annual horse show. "

Illustration horsemanship

horsemanship noun

/ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/ /ˈhɔːrsmənʃɪp/

The skill of riding a horse, and sometimes of training and managing horses.

"The retired cowboy showed off his horsemanship by doing tricks in the saddle."

Illustration competed

competed verb

/kəmˈpiːtɪd/

To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend

"The students competed in the spelling bee to win a prize. "

Illustration aptitudes

aptitudes noun

/ˈæptɪtjuːdz/ /ˈæptɪtuːdz/

Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

"Maria discovered she had strong aptitudes for mathematics and science in high school, which helped her decide to study engineering. "