nounπShareOne who rides, often on a horse or a motorcycle."The riders lined up their horses at the start of the race. "personvehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA provision annexed to a bill under the consideration of a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill."The clean energy bill passed easily, despite several controversial riders added at the last minute that addressed unrelated topics like agricultural subsidies and tax loopholes. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Something extra or burdensome that is imposed."The new rules added to the project felt like unnecessary riders, making it much harder to complete on time. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn amendment or addition to an entertainer's performance contract, often covering a performer's equipment or food, drinks, and general comfort requirements."The band's riders included requests for specific bottled water, a catered vegetarian meal backstage, and fresh towels in their dressing rooms. "entertainmentmusicbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn additional benefit attached to an insurance contract."Our family's health insurance includes riders that cover dental and vision care, providing extra benefits beyond basic medical coverage. "insurancebusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small, sliding piece of aluminium on a chemical balance, used to determine small weights."The student carefully adjusted the riders on the balance to get an accurate measurement of the chemical. "chemistrytechnicaldevicescienceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn agent who goes out with samples of goods to obtain orders; a commercial traveller."The clothing company sent out several riders to visit small shops in the countryside, hoping they could get enough orders to justify a new line of jackets. "businessjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who breaks in or manages a horse."The experienced riders carefully prepared the horses for the upcoming competition. "animaljobsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe first Lenormand card, also known as either the horseman or the cavalier."The tarot reader said the Riders card in my Lenormand spread indicates a message coming to me soon. "astrologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA problem of extra difficulty added to another on an examination paper."The math test was already hard, but the "riders" about applying the formulas in unusual situations made it almost impossible to finish. "educationmathscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn old Dutch gold coin with the figure of a man on horseback stamped upon it."The antique collector carefully displayed his collection of old coins, including several gleaming riders. "historyvalueeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRock material in a vein of ore, dividing it.""The miners had to carefully remove the riders, the unwanted rock material, to get to the gold in the vein." "geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn interior rib occasionally fixed in a ship's hold, reaching from the keelson to the beams of the lower deck, to strengthen the frame."The shipwright carefully installed the riders along the ship's hull to make it stronger before the long voyage. "nauticaltechnicalarchitecturesailingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe second tier of casks in a vessel's hold."During the unloading of the old ship, the longshoremen carefully removed the top layer of cargo to expose the riders, the second tier of casks nestled below. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small forked weight which straddles the beam of a balance, along which it can be moved in the manner of the weight on a steelyard."The science student carefully adjusted the small riders on the balance scale to precisely measure the mass of the chemical. "physicsdevicemachineutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA robber."The riders ambushed the stagecoach and stole the gold. "personpolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece, such as the rook or bishop, which moves any distance in one direction, as long as no other piece is in the way."In the chess game, the queen and rooks are strong riders, able to move many squares in a straight line. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading