Dressage: meaning, definitions and examples

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dressage

 

[ หˆdrษ›sษ‘หส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

equestrian sport

Dressage is a highly skilled form of horse training and competition. It is often referred to as 'horse ballet' due to the precision and control required in the performance of specific movements. The objective of dressage is to develop a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to work with the rider, achieving a harmonious relationship. Competitions are judged on how well the horse performs predetermined movements, typically set to music.

Synonyms

equestrian performance, horse training

Examples of usage

  • She excelled in dressage competitions all summer.
  • The dressage routine showcased the horse's grace and precision.
  • He spent years training for the international dressage event.
  • The dressage test included complex maneuvers.

Translations

Translations of the word "dressage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น adestramento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคธเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dressur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dressage

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะตััƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uล‚ฤ™ลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆฌๅ ด้ฆฌ่ก“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dressage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dresaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ ˆ์‚ฌ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑูˆูŠุถ ุงู„ุฎูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drezura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drezรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็››่ฃ…่ˆžๆญฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dresura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dressage

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะตััะฐะถ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drezaj

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dressage

Etymology

The term 'dressage' originates from the French word 'dresser,' which means 'to train' or 'to guide.' This word itself is derived from the Latin 'dirigere,' meaning 'to direct' or 'to lead.' Dressage has its roots in classical riding, with a history that can be traced back to ancient civilizations that valued the relationship between horse and rider. It developed significantly throughout the Renaissance period when royal courts began to emphasize the elegance and precision of horse riding as a symbol of status and refinement. As a formal discipline, dressage gained prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, and it eventually became one of the main events in the Olympic equestrian competitions. Today, dressage is recognized as an art form as well as a competitive sport, highlighting the bond between horse and rider in the pursuit of grace and discipline.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,564 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.