sleigh ride
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsleighandride
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sleigh
noun[C]
uk/sleɪ/us/sleɪ/
a type of sledge pulled by animals, especially horses ...
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ride
noun[C]
uk/raɪd/us/raɪd/
a journey on a horse or bicycle, or in ...
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(Definition ofsleighandridefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Given the snow theme, why the show's producers favoured a hayride over asleighrideis anybody's guess; condescending stereotype certainly may have been a factor.
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Thesleighridetravels through open pastures and fields, through spruce-lined forests and along backcountry trails.
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The speed of thesleighridewould vary depending on the species of the whale, with certain species (e.g. humpbacks) giving faster rides.
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At risk of infection, the family evacuated the estate by snow-boundsleighride.
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The winter activities include alpine skiing, snowboarding, tubing, ice-skating, cross-country skiing, horse-drawnsleighridedinners, and snowmobiling.
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In 1989, the company began operating a one-act wintersleighrideshow.
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The two dogs are further delighted when they are invited by him to go on asleighride.
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A multiplesleighridein the snow is organized.
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The topography of the dynamics of the tuned sleigh bells make the piece seem like asleighride, as the dynamics rise and fall like a sleigh would over snow.
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A church service, musical entertainment, and horse and sleigh rides are provided.
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Remnants of the track can be seen on sleigh rides near the lake.
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In the winter, these hilly sections of the park are popular sleigh riding attractions.
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Numerous elk use the valley as grazing range during the winter, and sleigh rides are offered to tourists.
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Glittery bands of mica decorated some balls while others were silk screened with seasonal motifs such as snowy scenes, sleigh rides, carolers, and poinsettias.
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Horse-drawn hayrides and sleigh rides are available seasonally for groups and individuals.
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Activities include mushing (dog sledding), sleigh rides and snow motorcycles.
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In the winter it offers sleigh rides and cross-country skiing lessons.
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Sleigh riding, sport fishing and duck hunting are also very popular solitary or small group pastimes.
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One began thinking of shipwrecks and sleigh rides when he entered a room.
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