jockey
/ˈdʒɒki/
noun
- 1
One who rides racehorses competitively.
- 2
That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
- 3
An operator of some machinery or apparatus.
- 4
A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
- 5
A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
- 6
A prostitute's client.
- 7
A rapist.
verb
- 1
To ride (a horse) in a race.
- 2
To jostle by riding against.
“They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race.”
- 3
To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
- 4
To cheat or trick.
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