Meaning & Definition of word "Horse"
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Horse
/hɔːrs/
noun:
- 1. A large domesticated mammal with hooves, typically used for riding, racing, and carrying loads.
- Example: She rode her horse along the beach at sunset.
- 2. An animal of the species Equus ferus caballus, known for its speed and endurance.
- Example: The horse galloped across the field, its mane flowing in the wind.
- 3. A male horse, particularly when used for breeding.
- Example: The farmer kept a stallion as a breeding horse.
- 4. A specific type of horse used in certain events, such as dressage or show jumping.
- Example: He trained a thoroughbred horse for the upcoming race.
- 5. A chess piece that moves in an L-shape; also known as a knight.
- Example: She used her horse to attack the opponent's king.
Etymology
Old English 'hors', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'paard' and German 'Pferd'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hold your horses:
To wait and be patient.
dark horse:
A candidate or competitor about whom little is known, often with hidden abilities.
horse around:
To engage in playful or silly behavior.
straight from the horse's mouth:
Directly from the most authoritative source.
Related Words
mare:
A female horse.
foal:
A baby horse.
colt:
A young male horse.
stallion:
An uncastrated male horse.
pony:
A small horse typically under 14.2 hands in height.
Slang Meanings of horse
Meaning: A term for a large amount of money, particularly in gambling.
Example Sentence: He lost a lot of horses on that bet.
Meaning: A reference to something or someone strong or powerful.
Example Sentence: That guy is a real horse in the gym.