boundary rider

The term 'boundary rider' originates from rural Australia and New Zealand, but it also has a specific role in Australian sports commentary.

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Definition

B2Rural Employment

(regional, Australia, New Zealand)A person who patrols and maintains the boundaries of a large rural property, ensuring fences are intact and managing livestock.

Example

  • The boundary rider spent the day repairing fences and checking for stray cattle.

B2Sports Commentary

(Australia, sports)A commentator who reports from the sidelines during Australian rules football games, interviewing players and staff.

Example

  • The boundary rider provided real-time updates and interviews from the field.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boundary rider":

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