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jockey

1. jock.ey \'ja:k-e-\ n [Jockey, Sc nickname for John] 1: one who rides a 
   horse esp. as a professional in a race  2: OPERATOR 
2. jockey vt 1: to deal shrewdly or fraudulently with  2a: to ride (a 
   horse) as a jockey  2b: DRIVE, OPERATE  3a: to maneuver or manipulate by 
   adroit or devious means  3b: to change the position of by a series of 
   movements  3c: to bring by maneuvering  1: to act as a jockey  2: to 
   maneuver for advantage