blood-horse

A thoroughbred blood-horse runs on a racetrack.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thoroughbred horse: "blood-horse" refers to a horse of pure breed, especially one bred for racing or other competitive activities. The term emphasizes the animal's lineage and superior genetic qualities.

Usage Examples

• (The stable bred thoroughbred horses for a prestigious race.)
• (She purchased a purebred horse from a renowned breeding facility.)

Advanced Usage

• "blood-horse of the year": an annual award given to the most outstanding thoroughbred racehorse.

  • The champion was named blood-horse of the year after winning multiple races. (The horse received the honor for exceptional performance.)

• "blood-horse bloodline": the ancestral lineage of a thoroughbred horse, often traced for breeding purposes.

  • The blood-horse bloodline can be traced back to the famous stallion Eclipse. (The family history of the horse is documented.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bloodline (n): the lineage or ancestry of an animal, especially a horse.

  • The bloodline of this horse is impeccable. (Its ancestry is of high quality.)

• Thoroughbred (n): a breed of horse known for speed and agility, often synonymous with "blood-horse."

  • Thoroughbreds are used primarily for racing. (This breed is specialized for speed.)

Synonyms

• Purebred: an animal of unmixed breed.
• Pedigreed: having a recorded lineage, especially of high quality.

Related Idioms

• "A blood-horse in the stable": a valuable or promising asset that is kept in reserve.
  • He kept his best ideas like a blood-horse in the stable, waiting for the right moment. (He saved his most valuable thoughts for an opportune time.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Breed up: to improve a horse's lineage through selective breeding.
  • They bred up the blood-horse to enhance its endurance. (They refined the horse's genetics for better performance.)