Jockey

Noun

 * 1) One who rides racehorses competitively.
 * 2) An operator of some machinery or apparatus.

Derived terms

 * disc jockey
 * jock

Verb

 * 1) To ride (a horse) in a race.
 * 2) To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
 * 3) To cheat or trick.

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