Iron Horse (Noun)
Meaning
(c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The iron horse chugged along the tracks, puffing out steam and hauling its cargo with great ease.
- Locomotives, affectionately known as iron horses, revolutionized the transportation industry in the mid-19th century.
- As the iron horse came to a stop at the station, the conductor shouted "All aboard!" to waiting passengers.
- During the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, the iron horse played a crucial role in bridging the vast distances between East and West.
- In contrast to the cumbersome and labor-intensive stagecoaches, the iron horse was a marvel of speed and efficiency on the rails.