1. the act of knocking or throwing someone from a horse
Usage: often used in historical or literary contexts

1. present participle of unhouse: to knock or throw someone from a horse
Usage: often used in historical or literary contexts

Examples

• The knight succeeded in unhorsing his opponent during the joust.
• The sudden movement resulted in the unhorsing of the inexperienced rider.
• Medieval tournaments often featured the unhorsing of competitors.
• The cavalry charge led to the unhorsing of several enemy soldiers.
• His skillful lance work was famous for unhorsing even the most experienced knights.
• The unhorsing happened so quickly that the crowd gasped in surprise.