noun
- plural of jerid: wooden javelins used in a traditional Turkish equestrian sport
Usage: historical; sports
Examples
- The riders practiced throwing jerids while galloping across the field.
- Traditional jerids were made from lightweight wood for better accuracy.
- The Ottoman cavalry trained with jerids to improve their mounted combat skills.
- During the festival, competitors demonstrated their skill with jerids.
- The museum displayed ancient jerids used in Turkish equestrian games.