Meaning of the word horse in English

What does horse mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

horse

US /hɔːrs/

UK /hɔːrs/

a large, plant-eating, domesticated mammal with a flowing mane and tail, used for riding, racing, and to carry and pull loads.

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The knight rode his horse into battle.

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She loves to ride her horse every morning.

Synonym:

steed mount pony mare stallion

a framework or device, typically with legs, used as a support or to span an opening.

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The carpenter used a sawhorse to cut the wood.

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They set up a vaulting horse for gymnastics practice.

to provide with a horse or horses.

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The stable owner will horse the riders for the trail.

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They had to horse the wagons across the river.

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