poloist
Horseback mallet player
A poloist is a person who plays polo, the sport played on horseback in which riders use mallets to drive a ball toward the opposing team's goal.
The term appears mainly in sports journalism and among polo enthusiasts: The poloist guided her mount down the field.
Soft-headed striking tool
- chukkerPolo game division
- goalDesired end result
- swingSuspended recreational seat
- hookCurved catching device
throw-in · nearside · offside · handicap · penalty · foul · umpire · score
Skilled equine rider
- horsewomanFemale equestrian
- riderOne who mounts transport
- equestrianismArt of riding horses
- horsemanshipMounted riding expertise
saddle · bridle · stirrups · gallop · canter · trot · pony · mount
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- trophyAward for winning
- rankingsOrdered list by performance
professional · amateur · elite · victory · defeat · rivalry · challenge · champion
Protective head covering
Fellow squad member
- foursomeGroup of four
- captainOne who commands
- patronRegular supporter or customer
- collaborationJoint intellectual work
coordination · positioning · passing · strategy · communication · synergy · partnership · camaraderie
mallet
Soft-headed striking tool
hook · throw-in · nearside · offside · handicap · penalty · foul · umpire · score · field
horseman
Skilled equine rider
- horsewomanFemale equestrian
- riderOne who mounts transport
- equestrianismArt of riding horses
horsemanship · saddle · bridle · stirrups · gallop · canter · trot · pony · mount · reins
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matchGame between opponents
- trophyAward for winning
rankings · professional · amateur · elite · victory · defeat · rivalry · challenge · champion · medalist
helmet
Protective head covering
teammate
Fellow squad member
collaboration · coordination · positioning · passing · strategy · communication · synergy · partnership · camaraderie · lineup
poloistjockey
Professional race rider
barrel racer · bronc rider · bull rider · racehorse trainer · stable hand