pat the mane

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

To touch the mane gently with a flat hand.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.