horse Synonyms
horse Meaning
horse (n)
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
troops trained to fight on horseback
a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
horse (v)
provide with a horse or horses
horse (n.)
A hoofed quadruped of the genus Equus; especially, the domestic horse (E. caballus), which was domesticated in Egypt and Asia at a very early period. It has six broad molars, on each side of each jaw, with six incisors, and two canine teeth, both above and below. The mares usually have the canine teeth rudimentary or wanting. The horse differs from the true asses, in having a long, flowing mane, and the tail bushy to the base. Unlike the asses it has callosities, or chestnuts, on all its legs. The horse excels in strength, speed, docility, courage, and nobleness of character, and is used for drawing, carrying, bearing a rider, and like purposes.
The male of the genus horse, in distinction from the female or male; usually, a castrated male.
Mounted soldiery; cavalry; -- used without the plural termination; as, a regiment of horse; -- distinguished from foot.
A frame with legs, used to support something; as, a clotheshorse, a sawhorse, etc.
A frame of timber, shaped like a horse, on which soldiers were made to ride for punishment.
Anything, actual or figurative, on which one rides as on a horse; a hobby.
A mass of earthy matter, or rock of the same character as the wall rock, occurring in the course of a vein, as of coal or ore; hence, to take horse -- said of a vein -- is to divide into branches for a distance.
See Footrope, a.
A translation or other illegitimate aid in study or examination; -- called also trot, pony, Dobbin.
Horseplay; tomfoolery.
horse (a.)
A breastband for a leadsman.
An iron bar for a sheet traveler to slide upon.
A jackstay.
horse (v. t.)
To provide with a horse, or with horses; to mount on, or as on, a horse.
To sit astride of; to bestride.
To cover, as a mare; -- said of the male.
To take or carry on the back; as, the keeper, horsing a deer.
To place on the back of another, or on a wooden horse, etc., to be flogged; to subject to such punishment.
horse (v. i.)
To get on horseback.
horse Sentence Examples
- The magnificent horse galloped across the pasture, its mane flowing in the wind.
- The skilled rider expertly guided the horse through the intricate dressage routine.
- The farmer harnessed the horse to his plow, preparing to till the fields.
- The rodeo spectators cheered as the fearless cowboys rode bucking horses.
- The majestic horse stood in the paddock, its velvety coat gleaming.
- The veterinarian examined the horse's injured leg, hoping to ensure its recovery.
- The children laughed and played with the gentle horse in the petting zoo.
- The thoroughbred horse raced down the track, its powerful stride carrying it to victory.
- The police officer rode a tall, dark horse through the crowd, maintaining order.
- The artist painted a vibrant portrait of a horse, capturing its grace and spirit.
FAQs About the word horse
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times, a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs, troops trained to fight on horseback, a framework
colt,stallion, racehorse, steed, filly, equine, foal, gelding, nag, mare
No antonyms found.
The magnificent horse galloped across the pasture, its mane flowing in the wind.
The skilled rider expertly guided the horse through the intricate dressage routine.
The farmer harnessed the horse to his plow, preparing to till the fields.
The rodeo spectators cheered as the fearless cowboys rode bucking horses.
