horse
n. countablen. a large animal with four legs that people use for riding or pulling heavy things. They are known for being strong and fast.
n. a large, solid-hoofed herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae, domesticated since prehistoric times for draught work and riding.
She loves to ride her horse in the park.
The farmer used a team of horses to pull the heavy wagon across the muddy field.
While modern agriculture relies heavily on mechanical tractors, some small-scale organic farms still prefer using horses to minimize soil compaction and maintain traditional farming practices.
Commonly used in the plural to refer to the species in general; often appears in compound nouns like 'horseback' or 'horseracing'.
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beat a dead horse
To persist or continue far beyond any purpose, interest or reason.
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charley horse
A muscle cramp, usually a strong one, in the thigh, leg, arm, or core.
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close the stable door after the horse has bolted
To attempt to prevent a problem that has already occurred; to design and implement a preventive mechanism that is too late (after the first failure instead of before).