clydesdale

Thân thiện

A farmer leads a majestic clydesdale horse through a green pasture.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A heavy draft horse breed: A Clydesdale is a large, powerful breed of draft horse originally from Scotland, known for its strength and distinctive appearance.
   • A horse of this breed: The term refers to an individual horse belonging to the Clydesdale breed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer used a team of Clydesdales to pull the heavy plow.
  • Clydesdales are often recognized by their large size and the long hair, called "feathers," on their lower legs.

Advanced Usage

• As a proper noun: "Clydesdale" is often capitalized when referring specifically to the breed, as it is named after the River Clyde region in Scotland.
  • The Budweiser Clydesdales are a famous team of horses used in promotions.

Variants and Related Words

• Draft horse (n): A general term for a large, strong horse bred for heavy work like pulling loads. A Clydesdale is a type of draft horse.
• Shire horse (n): Another large breed of draft horse from England, often compared to the Clydesdale.

Synonyms

• Draft horse: A horse bred for heavy labor.
• Workhorse: A horse used for hard work; can also refer to a person or machine that works hard.

Related Phrases

• Clydesdale horse: A common full name for the breed, used for clarity.
  • She specializes in breeding Clydesdale horses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. heavy feathered-legged breed of draft horse originally from Scotland

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