Meaning & Definition of word "Horse"

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.