Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-cheval
Adverb
[ah shuh-val]
Definition
on horseback or astride.
Examples
- He rode a-cheval, feeling the wind rush past him.
- During the parade, the general entered a-cheval on his majestic stallion.
- She sat a-cheval on the fence, watching the sunset.
Meaning
This term is used to describe a position where someone is seated on a horse, with legs on either side, or it can refer more broadly to something that is done in a particular manner that involves being astride.
Synonyms
- astride
- mounted
- on horseback
