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Word: Race Horse

Definition: A "race horse" is a horse that is specifically bred and trained to compete in horse racing. These horses are usually fast and agile, and they participate in races for sport or gambling.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might talk about the training, breeding, and care of race horses. For example: - "The trainer used specialized techniques to enhance the performance of the race horse."

Word Variants:

• Racing (verb): The action of competing in races.
• Racecourse (noun): The track where horse races take place.
• Jockey (noun): The person who rides the race horse during the competition.

Different Meanings:

While "race horse" primarily refers to horses used in racing, "race" can also refer to a competition based on speed, or it can mean a group of people with shared physical traits or cultural heritage.

Synonyms:

• Thoroughbred (a specific breed often used for racing)
• Contest horse (less common, but can be used to refer to horses used in competitions)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren’t specific idioms directly related to "race horse," you might hear idioms involving "race" in general, such as: - "Run the race": This means to participate in a challenge or competition, often used metaphorically for life challenges.

Summary:

A "race horse" is a special type of horse bred for speed and competition in races.

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Noun

1. a horse bred for racing

Synonyms

• racehorse
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