Definition

1. Noun:
   • An uncastrated adult male horse, especially one kept for breeding purposes.

Usage

• The word "stallion" specifically refers to an intact, mature male horse. It is used in contexts related to horse breeding, equestrian sports, and general animal husbandry.
• It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The champion racehorse was retired to become a breeding stallion.
  • The rancher keeps a powerful stallion to sire new foals for his herd.
  • It can be dangerous to approach an unfamiliar stallion in a field.

Advanced Usage

• "Stallion" as a metaphor: In literature or figurative speech, "stallion" can be used to describe a man who is considered virile, powerful, or spirited.
  • He was the undisputed leader of the group, a real stallion of a man.

Variants and Related Words

• Mare (n): An adult female horse.
• Gelding (n): A castrated adult male horse.
• Colt (n): A young male horse, typically under four years of age.
• Stud (n): A stallion used for breeding; also the place where breeding stallions are kept.

Synonyms

• Entire horse: A formal or technical term for an uncastrated male horse.
• Stud horse: Specifically emphasizes the breeding role of the stallion.

Antonyms

• Gelding: A castrated male horse.
• Mare: A female horse.

Noun

1. uncastrated adult male horse