lionback
Definitions
The back of a lion (being ridden, or laden with luggage, as a means of transportation).
uncountable, usually, with-on
Examples
“[…] lionback. Bronze statue of Wen-shu p'u-sa, bodhisattva Manjushri on lionback. This statue is a good example of the development of the autochthonous Chinese style during the Ming period.”
“SUSAN: Have⟳ you ever had a gallop on lionback? LUCY: Well, imagine⟳ the padding of great paws. The soft roughness of golden fur, and the mane flying back in the wind. SUSAN: – And you're travelling faster than a train⟳ on a mount⟳ who never grows tired.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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