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Examples

  • "He tried riding dragonback, even though he is still crippled."

    Finnegan teoriza la practica de cuerdas Carlos G.Tonda 2010

  • Telgar had asked for his presence and counsel; it was rumored he had been taken dragonback to Ista Gather and from there to South Boll at Lord Ratoshigan's express orders, conveyed by no less than Sh'gall, the Fort Weyrleader, on bronze Kadith.

    Artichoke Christian Bell 2010

  • If flying dragonback is exhilarating, going between is the essence of terror.

    Artichoke Christian Bell 2010

  • Significant parts of the war are being fought in the skies on dragonback, with captains and flight crews clambering on the rigging.

    His Majesty's Dragon - a book review Janet Ursel 2009

  • Significant parts of the war are being fought in the skies on dragonback, with captains and flight crews clambering on the rigging.

    Archive 2009-03-08 Janet Ursel 2009

  • They could not spot swarms of flies from dragonback.

    Aerie Lackey, Mercedes 2006

  • No one troubled her when she was with her dragon, even though, aside from exercise, the only flying she ever got to do anymore was when she and Ari made a Royal Appearance on dragonback.

    Aerie Lackey, Mercedes 2006

  • But there were too many dragonriders arriving at all hours, looking for firestone or dropping in supplies -- there was no proper road up to the mine, so everyone was brought in a-dragonback.

    Dragon's Fire McCaffrey, Anne 2006

  • "Help will have to come a-dragonback if it's to be in time."

    Dragon's Fire McCaffrey, Anne 2006

  • There were a great many obstacles to overcome before Vetch could find himself a-dragonback.

    Joust Lackey, Mercedes 2003

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