pat the mane
Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words
To touch the mane gently with a flat hand.
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- The child gently patted the horse's mane before riding.
- She leaned over to pat the lion's mane in the immersive exhibit.
- He would often pat his dog's long, flowing mane affectionately.
- After the race, the jockey patted the winning horse's mane as a reward.
- Visitors are sometimes allowed to pat the pony's mane at the petting zoo.
- The groom carefully patted the mare's mane to soothe her.
- As a sign of trust, the wild horse let the trainer pat its mane.
- Don't pat the mane too hard; horses can be sensitive.
- The little girl reached up to pat the unicorn's shimmering mane.
- It's a wonderful feeling to pat a majestic horse's mane.