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to freeride

to freeride

6.7
To ride a bike, snowboard, or pair of skis down rough slopes while doing jumps and tricks
  • verb
  • /ˈfriːˌraɪd/
translation icon : freeridear
  • Many snowboarders love to freeride down untouched mountain slopes after a fresh snowfall.

Examples

  • I love to freeride down the mountain.

  • He prefers to freeride rather than follow the marked trails at the bike park.

  • They spent the afternoon freeriding through the forest, jumping over rocks and fallen trees.

  • Have you ever freeridden in the backcountry?

  • Many riders enjoy freeriding down steep mountain trails where they can show off their skills and creativity.

  • She loves freeriding on her snowboard, gliding through fresh powder without a care in the world.

  • During the weekend, they decided to go freeriding at the local ski resort, taking advantage of the untouched slopes.

Antonyms

to compete
983 2.6

Try to win against others who want the same thing

How Trick-Focused

freeskiing
1 5.4
to freeride
6.7
freestyle
  • Specialized
21 3.3
skiing
  • UK
11 1.0

Surface Forms

freeride infinitive
freeriding present participle
freerides third person singular
freerode past
freeridden past participle

Morphology

freeride = free + ride (transparent) = free + ride

The meaning is a straightforward compound of 'free' and 'ride', referring to riding in a free, unconstrained style.

Etymology

Freeride comes from the parts free ('without limits') and ride ('to travel on a bike, snowboard, or skis'). To freeride is to ride freely over wild or steep ground, choosing your own path instead of following a fixed course.