postilion in a sentence
n.
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Definition
A postilion is a person who rides one of the horses in front of a carriage to guide and control the team.
Crossword clues for postilion
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "postilion".
- Guide for a horse-drawn carriage team.
- Horse rider steering a carriage.
- Person riding a horse in front of a coach.
- Driver of the lead horse in a carriage.
- Individual controlling horses pulling a vehicle.
Postilion sentence examples
- The postilion guided the horses expertly through the narrow mountain road.
- In the 18th century, a postilion was often seen riding alongside the carriage, managing the team.
- As the postilion cracked his whip, the sound echoed through the quiet countryside.
- Children gathered to watch as the postilion delivered messages from distant towns.
- The postilion's bright uniform and cheerful demeanor brought smiles to the travelers' faces.