Definitions

1. noun

A person who rides roughshod, often recklessly or violently; a cowboy, especially one who participated in Theodore Roosevelt’s 1886-1887 ranching expedition in the American West.

“The roughrider’s wild ride through the canyon left a trail of destruction in its wake.”

2. adjective

Riding or ridden in a rough or uncontrolled manner.

“The roughrider’s horse was lathered in sweat after the intense ride.”