Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unhorse

verb
/ʌnˈhɔːrs/
Definition
To remove someone from a horse.
Examples
  • During the joust, the knight aimed to unhorse his opponent with a well-timed strike.
  • In the chaotic battle, many soldiers attempted to unhorse their foes to gain the upper hand.
Meaning
The term ‘unhorse’ refers to the action of throwing someone from a horse, typically during combat or in competitive scenarios.
Synonyms
  • dismount
  • throw off
  • depone