farm horse
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1.8
- noun
:
caballo de granja
- Many farm horses are gentle and reliable.
Examples
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The farm horse plowed the fields all day.
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They relied on their loyal farm horse for many years before getting a tractor.
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After a long day, the farm horse was rewarded with fresh hay and water.
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The old farm horse patiently pulled the plow across the field.
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The farmer relied on his strong farm horse to plow the fields every spring.
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On the ranch, a gentle farm horse helped teach children how to ride safely.
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After the harvest, the farm horse was fed well to prepare for the next planting season.
Synonyms
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4.0
A horse that pulls a plow on a farm
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3.8
A large strong horse that pulls heavy loads like a cart or plow
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3.4
A strong horse used to pull heavy loads on a farm
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3.9
An animal like a horse or ox that pulls heavy loads on a farm
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9.9
A quiet hardworking horse that pulls carts and does steady farm work
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is a straightforward composition of 'farm' (a tract of agricultural land) and 'horse' (the animal), so a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer 'a horse kept/used on a farm for work.' This noun+noun compound is literal and follows common compounding patterns found across languages, making it transparently understandable rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Farm horse is a simple compound that names a horse kept on a farm to do heavy jobs like pulling a plow or carrying hay, so picture a strong, calm animal ready in the field. That's why it means 'a horse used for farm work'.