jockey
US /ˈdʒɑː.ki/
UK /ˈdʒɑː.ki/
1.
a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession
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The jockey skillfully guided his horse to victory.
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She dreams of becoming a professional jockey.
2.
a person who operates a specified vehicle or machine
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The forklift jockey moved the heavy crates with ease.
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He's a skilled disc jockey at the local club.
1.
to manipulate or maneuver something skillfully or cunningly
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He tried to jockey for position in the crowded market.
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The politicians are always jockeying for power.