A woman who performs feats of physical strength, esp. competitively or as a form of entertainment (as in a circus). Cf. strongman, n.

U.S. A performer who rides on the back of a horse in a standing position. Now rare.

One who rides a horse; a professional performer on horseback; a circus-rider.

U.S. slang. A performer at a carnival or circus whose show consists of bizarre or grotesque acts, such as biting the head off a live animal.