Horse

usgb/hɔːrs/
noun

A large animal that people ride on or use for carrying heavy things.

John is taking care of his horse in the stable.
Visual representation of "horse" - A large animal that people ride on or use for carrying heavy things.

Often appears as...

  • ride a horse
  • horse stable
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Animal Usage

The term horse is also used to describe trust, strength in idioms like 'strong as a horse'.

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He's healthy and strong as a horse.
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Not for Racing

This definition of horse does not apply to professional horse racing contexts.

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Let's visit the farm, not the racetrack, to see the horses.
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Cultural Symbol

Horses are often seen as symbols of freedom and grace in literature and movies.

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The wild horses in the movie symbolize the protagonist's longing for freedom.
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