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horse

British pronunciation/hˈɔːs/
American pronunciation/ˈhɔɹs/
Horse
[NOUN]
1

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

synonyms : Equus caballus
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What is a "horse"?

The horse is a large, herbivorous mammal known for its long legs, flowing mane, and powerful physique, with a history of domestication by humans for thousands of years for various purposes such as transportation, agriculture, and sports. Horses come in various breeds, sizes, and colors, and are known for their speed, strength, and endurance. They are social animals that typically live in herds and communicate through body language and vocalizations. Horses have played a significant role in human history and continue to be valued for their companionship, work, and recreational activities such as riding, racing, and showing.

2

a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)

synonyms : knight
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3

a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs

synonyms : gymnastic horse
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4

a framework for holding wood that is being sawed

synonyms : buck
sawbuck
sawhorse
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5

troops trained to fight on horseback

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to horse
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

provide with a horse or horses

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Examples
1My people have a horse in this race, too.
2She sits her horse gracefully.
3Just hold your horses, Bill!
4She walked the horse around the ring.
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