draught horse
Definition
Noun: A large, powerful horse specifically bred and trained to pull heavy loads, such as farm equipment, carts, or wagons. This term refers to a type of horse defined by its function and physical strength.
Usage
The term "draught horse" (also spelled "draft horse") is used to categorize a class of horses based on their primary working purpose. It is a countable noun.
Examples
- The farmer used a team of draught horses to plow the field.
- Before trucks, draught horses were essential for transporting goods in cities.
- The Percheron is a famous breed of draught horse.
Advanced Usage
- "to work like a draught horse": An idiom meaning to work very hard, with great physical effort and endurance.
- He's been working like a draught horse all week to finish the project.
Variants and Related Words
- Draft horse: The preferred spelling in American English.
- Workhorse: A more general term for any animal or person that performs hard, consistent labor. While a draught horse is a type of workhorse, "workhorse" can also refer to machines or reliable people.
- Carthorse: A synonym, specifically a horse used for pulling heavy carts.
- Draught (noun, UK spelling) / Draft (noun, US spelling): The act of pulling a load or the load itself. This is the root word from which "draught horse" is derived.
Synonyms
- Cart horse
- Dray horse (archaic)
- Heavy horse
Antonyms
- Riding horse: A horse bred and trained for being ridden.
- Racehorse: A horse bred and trained for speed in racing.
- Pony: A small horse, typically not suited for heavy draught work.
Noun
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horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
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