Horse Trade (Noun)
Meaning
The swapping of horses (accompanied by much bargaining).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The rancher and his neighbor agreed to a horse trade that would give him the better riding horse he had been wanting.
- A classic horse trade was underway, with both men determined to get the upper hand in the negotiations.
- The rural fair was the perfect place for a horse trade, with many breeders and owners haggling over prices.
- It took the farmer hours to finalize the horse trade with his rival, but he was confident he had come out on top.
- In the end, the horse trade proved beneficial for both families, each getting the horse they truly needed.