Unhorse Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈhɔrs
uhn-HORS
ʌnˈhɔːs
uhn-HAWSS
Definition
To knock or throw someone off a horse, especially during a competition or battle. Sometimes used metaphorically to mean defeating someone.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal and literary, commonly used in historical or fantasy contexts. Can be literal (from a horse) or metaphorical (defeating an opponent). Not used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: desmontar (a alguien del caballo) - tirar del caballoPortuguese (BR): derrubar (alguém do cavalo) - desmontarPortuguese (PT): derrubar (alguém do cavalo) - desmontarChinese (Simplified): 使落馬 - 使下馬Chinese (Traditional): 使落馬 - 使下馬Hindi: घोड़े से गिरानाArabic: إسقاط عن الحصان - إزاحة عن الحصانBengali: ঘোড়া থেকে ফেলে দেওয়াRussian: сбросить с лошади - выбить из седлаJapanese: 馬から落とすVietnamese: hạ ngựa - đánh bật khỏi ngựaKorean: 말에서 떨어뜨리다 - 말에서 내쫓다Turkish: atı üzerinden düşürmekUrdu: گھوڑے سے گرا دیناIndonesian: menjatuhkan dari kuda
Example Sentences
The knight was unhorsed in the first round.
basic
He tried to unhorse his opponent during the tournament.
basic
A sudden move can easily unhorse a rider.
basic
He was unhorsed by a clever trick and lost the match.
natural
Even the best riders can get unhorsed if they're not careful.
natural
He managed to unhorse his rival and claim victory in the joust.
natural