draft horse
/'drɑ:ft'hɔ:s/
Definition
- Noun:
- A horse bred and used for pulling heavy loads: A draft horse is a large, powerful breed of horse specifically developed for strength and endurance to perform tasks such as pulling plows, wagons, or other heavy equipment.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer used a draft horse to pull the plow through the field.
- Before trucks, goods were often transported by teams of draft horses.
Advanced Usage
- "to work like a draft horse": to perform very hard, physical labor.
- After moving furniture all day, I feel like I've been working like a draft horse.
Variants and Related Words
- Draft animal (n): any animal, such as a horse, ox, or mule, used for pulling heavy loads.
- Oxen are another common type of draft animal.
- Draught horse (n): an alternative British English spelling for "draft horse".
Synonyms
- Workhorse: an animal or person that performs a large amount of arduous work.
- Cart horse: a horse used for pulling carts or carriages.
Related Phrases
- Heavy horse: another term for a large, powerful breed of horse used for draft work.
Noun
-
horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
