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horse

[hɔːrs]

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!

  • Example

    She loves to ride horses in the countryside.

  • Example

    The horse won the race by a nose.

  • Example

    The ship's mast was supported by a wooden horse.

  • Example

    The carriage was pulled by two horses.

horse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for horse

Phrases with horse

  • a person or thing that is little known but may unexpectedly achieve success

    Example

    The new employee turned out to be a dark horse and quickly rose through the ranks.

  • get off one's high horse

    to stop acting arrogantly or condescendingly

    Example

    He needs to get off his high horse and start treating his coworkers with respect.

  • one-horse town

    a small, unimportant town

    Example

    I grew up in a one-horse town where nothing ever happened.

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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.

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