noun
workhorse
Workhorse (noun) means a horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft/draught horse.
noun
1
A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft/draught horse.
2
A person or piece of equipment that performs a lot of work, especially one heavily relied upon to perform consistently and regularly.
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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 used primarily for manual labor; a draft/draught horse.
What are the different meanings of workhorse?
"workhorse" has 2 main meanings: 1. A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft/draught horse; 2. A person or piece of equipment that performs a lot of work, especially one heavily relied upon to perform consistently and regularly.