horse Definition
- 1a large, four-legged animal with a mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads
- 2a frame or structure used to support something heavy, such as a ship's mast
Using horse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "horse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She loves to ride horses in the countryside.
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The horse won the race by a nose.
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The ship's mast was supported by a wooden horse.
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The carriage was pulled by two horses.
horse Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with horse
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The new employee turned out to be a dark horse and quickly rose through the ranks.
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He needs to get off his high horse and start treating his coworkers with respect.
one-horse town
a small, unimportant town
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I grew up in a one-horse town where nothing ever happened.
Summary: horse in Brief
A 'horse' [hɔːrs] is a large, four-legged animal used for riding, racing, and carrying or pulling loads. It can also refer to a frame or structure used to support something heavy, such as a ship's mast. Phrases like 'dark horse' and 'one-horse town' extend the term to idiomatic expressions.
