warhorse in Finnish
warhorse in Finnish is sotahevonen, sotaratsu — warhorse means any horse used in cavalry, particularly one that carries a knight in armour.
warhorse in Finnish
sotahevonen
(historical, military) Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
sotaratsu
(historical, military) Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
sotaratsu
(figurative, informal) An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.
What does "warhorse" mean?
- noun Any horse used in cavalry, particularly one that carries a knight in armour.
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noun Someone who has faced many difficult situations over a long career and is highly experienced.
"Among other accidents of that year was a Democratic president. Judge Atwood was a warhorse of Democracy."
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noun A play or piece of music that is performed again and again, sometimes so often that it feels overused.
"I remember taking the old warhorse, “Una Voce Poco Fa,” from Il Barbiere (Rossini) to three of the greatest living singing masters in Italy."
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- Among other accidents of that year was a Democratic president. Judge Atwood was a warhorse of Democracy.
- Certainly this was a bold proposal to an old warhorse like Ecuyer, and, like a true English bulldog, he voiced a reply which made the Indians wince.
- I remember taking the old warhorse, “Una Voce Poco Fa,” from Il Barbiere (Rossini) to three of the greatest living singing masters in Italy.
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What is "warhorse" in Finnish?
"warhorse" in Finnish is sotahevonen, sotaratsu. warhorse means: Any horse used in cavalry, particularly one that carries a knight in armour.
Are there other ways to say "warhorse" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "warhorse": sotahevonen, sotaratsu.
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