a horse slips

Frequency: 5.43.4 per million words

Loses its footing and slides unintentionally.

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Examples (10)

  • The horse slipped on the icy path, but quickly regained its footing.
  • During the competition, a young horse slipped slightly near the water jump.
  • The rider held on tight as his horse slipped on the muddy bank of the river.
  • Careful! Your horse might slip on those loose stones.
  • It's common for a tired horse to slip when navigating uneven terrain.
  • The stable hand noticed that the old horse often slipped when turning sharply.
  • We watched in horror as the leading horse slipped and fell at the last hurdle.
  • The trainer carefully guided the horse across the wet ground to prevent it from slipping.
  • A sudden patch of grease caused the delivery horse to slip in the busy street.
  • Despite the treacherous conditions, not a single horse slipped during the entire event.