English Explanatory Dictionary

draft horse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow, or log.
  2. A horse of a race specifically bred for such work, heavier and stronger than a mount.

Pronunciation

En-us-draft horse.oga

Word forms

draft horse draft horses draught horse

Etymology

From draft (itself from to draw) + horse.

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