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Definition of Animations
1. animation [n] - See also: animation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Animations
Literary usage of Animations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Athletic sports and recreations for boys by John George Wood (1861)
"Animations are given by the hand, legs, whip, and tongue, and are used when the
horse abates his speed, bears heavily and languidly on his bit, ..."
2. British Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing and Sailing, Riding, & Driving, &c &c by Donald Walker (1837)
"Animations of the whip are mild taps to quicken the horse, or if the lash is ...
The animations of both legs and whip threaten punishment; and accordingly, ..."
3. The Lady's Equestrian Manual: In which the Principles and Practice of (1854)
"Animations are intended to produce ... thoroughly-trained animal; but it is
necessary for the animations to be so spirited and united, with sluggish horses, ..."
4. British Manly Exercises: In which Rowing and Sailing are Now First Described by Donald Walker (1835)
"Animations proceed from the hand, the leg, the whip, or the tongue. ... Animations of
the whip are mild taps to quicken the horse, or, if the lash is ..."
5. Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing, Sailing, Riding, Driving, Racing by Donald Walker, John William Carleton (1856)
"Animations proceed from the hand, the leg, the whip, or the tongue; those of the
hand and ... Animations of the whip are mild taps to quicken the horse, or, ..."