Horse: meaning, definitions and examples

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horse

[ hɔːrs ]

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animal

A large, solid-hoofed, herbivorous mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.

Synonyms

equine, pony, steed

Examples of usage

Horses are known for their speed and strength.
She rode her horse through the countryside.
The farmer used a horse to plow the field.

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sports

A frame or structure on which something is mounted or supported, especially a sawhorse.

Synonyms

sawhorse, support, trestle

Examples of usage

He placed the wood on the sawhorse to cut it.
The construction workers used a horse to hold up the beam.

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gambling

To be unable to choose between two equally desirable options.

Synonyms

dither, hesitate, waver

Examples of usage

I'm really horsing between going to the beach or staying home.

Translations

Translations of the word "horse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cavalo

🇮🇳 घोड़ा

🇩🇪 Pferd

🇮🇩 kuda

🇺🇦 кінь

🇵🇱 koń

🇯🇵 馬 (うま)

🇫🇷 cheval

🇪🇸 caballo

🇹🇷 at

🇰🇷 말 (mal)

🇸🇦 حصان

🇨🇿 kůň

🇸🇰 kôň

🇨🇳 马 (mǎ)

🇸🇮 konj

🇮🇸 hestur

🇰🇿 жылқы

🇬🇪 ცხენი

🇦🇿 at

🇲🇽 caballo

Word origin

The word 'horse' originated from Old English 'hors', which is of Germanic origin and related to Dutch 'paard' and German 'Pferd'. Horses have been domesticated by humans for thousands of years and have played crucial roles in transportation, agriculture, and warfare throughout history.

See also: horseback, horseman, horsemanship, horsewoman.