farm horse

Thân thiện

A farm horse pulls a wooden cart through a field.

Definition

Noun: A farm horse is a type of workhorse, specifically one used for agricultural labor on a farm. It is characterized by being sturdy, dependable, and often having a calm, steady, and plodding demeanor suitable for pulling plows, wagons, and other farm equipment.

Usage

The term farm horse is used to specify the primary role and environment of the horse. It distinguishes such horses from riding horses, racehorses, or carriage horses. - The old farm horse pulled the hay wagon slowly across the field. - Before tractors, the farm horse was essential for planting and harvesting crops.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is a steady, reliable, and hardworking contributor, though not necessarily flashy or fast.
  • In our research team, John is the farm horse; he does the meticulous, foundational work that makes our breakthroughs possible.

Variants and Related Words

• Workhorse (noun): A broader term for any animal or person that performs hard, consistent labor. A farm horse is a type of workhorse.
  • This old truck has been a real workhorse for the business.
• Draft horse (noun): A horse bred for heavy tasks like pulling or plowing. Many farm horses are draft horses.
  • The Belgian is a popular breed of draft horse.

Synonyms

• Plow horse (noun): Specifically a horse used for pulling a plow.
• Draft animal (noun): An animal used for pulling heavy loads (e.g., oxen, horses).

Related Phrases

• Farm work: The type of labor performed by a farm horse.
• Stable hand: A person who cares for farm horses and other stable animals.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a quiet plodding workhorse

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dobbin