Wheel Horse (Noun)
Meaning
A draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehicle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The driver expertly positioned the wheel horse in line with the wagon's axle to maximize pulling power.
- The farmer led the team out to the field, making sure the wheel horse was securely harnessed behind the lead horse.
- A sturdy Belgian served as the wheel horse for the hay wagon, providing extra muscle on steep hills.
- On parade day, the pride of the cavalry unit was the magnificent Clydesdale wheel horse, adorned in gleaming brass.
- During the heavy load tests, the wheel horse struggled to keep up with the team's faster pace, but still managed to maintain its position.