noun
workhorse
Workhorse (noun) means a horse kept mainly for heavy physical work; a draught horse.
noun
1
A horse kept mainly for heavy physical work; a draught horse.
2
A person or machine that is relied on to do a great deal of work steadily and reliably.
"Those old machines are not very glamorous, but even 20 years after their introduction, they are still the workhorses of the industry."
""Class 08s have been the workhorses of ports, distribution centres and depots across Britain's railway for more than 60 years," said Positive Traction Director Alistair Gregory."
— , Network News: Strong industry interest as Positive Traction launches '08e' (2023)
"Captain Harry Kane was the workhorse and creator, while Sterling and Rashford provided the finishing flourishes that put England in dreamland at the interval."
— Phil McNulty, Spain 2-3 England (2018)
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Etymology
From Middle English werkehorse, equivalent to work + horse.
Rhymes for workhorse
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What is the meaning of workhorse?
"workhorse" (noun) means a horse kept mainly for heavy physical work; a draught horse.
What are the different meanings of workhorse?
"workhorse" has 2 main meanings: 1. A horse kept mainly for heavy physical work; a draught horse; 2. A person or machine that is relied on to do a great deal of work steadily and reliably.
