Workhorse (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

• The farmer relied on his trusty workhorse to plow the fields every spring.
• A workhorse was used to haul heavy loads of supplies over the mountainous terrain.
• Prior to the invention of tractors, workhorses were the primary source of power for farming.
• The strong and sturdy workhorse was able to pull a wagon loaded with hay for hours.
• In the 19th century, workhorses were used to construct many of the country's major railroads.

Hypernyms

• Equus Caballus

Hyponyms

• Plough Horse
• Dobbin
• Dray Horse
• Draught Horse

Meaning ²

Machine that performs dependably under heavy use; "the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.