Carthorse: meaning, definitions and examples
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carthorse
[ หkษrฮธหhษrs ]
type of horse
A carthorse is a large horse breed specifically bred for work, primarily for pulling carts and heavy loads. These horses are known for their strength, endurance, and calm demeanor, making them well-suited for agricultural and industrial tasks. They are often used in farming and transportation, especially in rural areas. Carthorses have sturdy builds and powerful muscles, enabling them to handle significant weight comfortably. In modern times, while their use has declined with the advent of machinery, they are still valued for their historical importance and are often seen in demonstrations and agricultural shows.
Synonyms
draft horse, workhorse.
Examples of usage
- The farmer relied on his carthorse to pull the heavy plow across the fields.
- During the festival, a parade featured beautifully adorned carthorses.
- Carthorses used to be essential for transporting goods before trucks became common.
- The old mill had a carthorse that worked tirelessly to deliver flour to the market.
Translations
Translations of the word "carthorse" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cavalo de carga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคกเคผเฅ เคเฅเคกเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lastpferd
๐ฎ๐ฉ kuda beban
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฑะพัะธะน ะบัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ koล roboczy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ท้ฆฌ
๐ซ๐ท cheval de trait
๐ช๐ธ caballo de carga
๐น๐ท yรผk atฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุตุงู ุงูุนู ู
๐จ๐ฟ pracovnรญ kลฏล
๐ธ๐ฐ pracovnรฝ kรดล
๐จ๐ณ ไฝไธ้ฉฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ delovni konj
๐ฎ๐ธ vinnuhestur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัั ะถัะปาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแ แแแแแ แชแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iล atฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ caballo de carga
Etymology
The term 'carthorse' originates from the combination of 'cart', a vehicle designed for transporting goods, and 'horse', a domesticated animal used for riding and draught work. The word 'cart' itself has Germanic roots, deriving from the Old English 'ceart', meaning a vehicle with wheels. 'Horse' comes from the Old English 'hors', which has cognates in many Germanic languages. Historically, carthorses played a pivotal role in agriculture, transportation, and industry before the industrial revolution brought about mechanization. Their breeding has been tailored to enhance traits suitable for heavy labor, resulting in various breeds known as draft horses. Despite the decline in their use due to modern machinery, carthorses remain an important part of agricultural history and culture.