A Quick and Simple Dictionary

ride

1. Verb.  (intransitive, transitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. (defdate, from 8th c., transitive usage from 9th c.) .
2. Verb.  (intransitive, transitive) To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger. (defdate, from 9th c., transitive usage from 19th c.) .
3. Verb.  (transitive, chiefly) To transport (someone) in a vehicle. (defdate, from 17th c.) .
4. Verb.  (intransitive) Of a ship: to sail, to float on the water. (defdate, from 10th c.) .
5. Verb.  (transitive, intransitive) To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback. (defdate, from 10th c.) .
6. Verb.  (intransitive, transitive) To mount (someone) to have sex with them; to have sexual intercourse with. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
7. Verb.  (transitive, colloquial) To nag or criticize; to annoy (someone). (defdate, from 19th c.) .
8. Verb.  (intransitive) Of clothing: to gradually move (up) and crease; to ruckle. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
9. Verb.  (intransitive) To rely, depend (on). (defdate, from 20th c.) .
10. Verb.  (intransitive) Of clothing: to rest (in a given way on a part of the body). (defdate, from 20th c.) .
11. Verb.  (lacrosse) To play defense on the defensemen or midfielders, as an attackman.
12. Noun.  An instance of riding.
13. Noun.  (informal) A vehicle.
14. Noun.  An amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park.
15. Noun.  A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.
16. Noun.  (UK) a bridleway or other wide country path.