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hackney

hackney

9.9
A small strong horse with high, elegant steps used to pull carriages
  • noun
  • /ˈhækni/
translation icon : caballo de tiro
  • They imported a hackney from England to improve their horse breeding program.

Examples

  • The hackney trotted gracefully down the lane.

  • Her collection of horse figurines included a beautifully detailed hackney on display.

  • The hackney is prized for its elegant, high-stepping gait in carriage competitions.

  • I saw a beautiful hackney at the horse show.

  • The hackney is admired for its graceful movement during carriage parades.

  • At the competition, the hackney showcased its elegant high-stepping gait.

  • She chose a beautiful hackney to pull her carriage at the wedding.

Synonyms

trotter
vshackney
  • Jargon
1 7.7

A horse trained to pull a small cart in races while moving at a steady pace

is bred for a showy high stepping gait rather than racing speed
harness horse
vshackney
6.9

A horse trained to pull a cart or carriage

is a specific compact breed bred for high stepping elegance in carriage driving
trotting horse
vshackney
4.4

A horse trained to pull a small cart in races while moving with a steady fast step

is bred for a showy high stepping gait used in carriage driving

Compounds

hackney cab
  • UK
6.6

A car you pay to take you where you want in a city

hackney carriage
  • UK
7.9

A taxi allowed to pick up people on the street

hackney coach
  • Archaic
9.9

A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage people hired in cities long ago

Surface Forms

hackney singular
hackneys plural

Etymology

Hackney for the horse comes from the London area Hackney, where people kept horses 'for hire'. The lively, high-stepping horses kept there became called hackneys, which is why the breed today is known for its elegant carriage style.