warhorse
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9.0
- noun
- /ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/
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caballo de guerra
- Lan spent most of his time scouting their path on his black warhorse, Mandarb, following Rand's tracks as the rest of them followed the signs the Warder left for them.
- an old warhorse
Examples
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At either end of a measured stretch of level ground, they mounted their warhorses and were handed their shields and lances.
Fiction book (2001) -
Old Skip and his faithful warhorse will get you there without a hitch.
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A warhorse was more difficult to ride, yet a warhorse was slower and closer to the ground.
Fiction book (2001) -
However, this old warhorse needs and deserves a permanent home where it can be preserved and displayed.
Blog text (10) -
The knight rode into battle on his magnificent warhorse, ready to defend his kingdom.
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In ancient times, soldiers depended on their warhorses to carry them into fierce battles.
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Many warriors were skilled riders, mastering the art of combat on their trusty warhorses.
Synonyms
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9.6
A strong, fast horse used for riding in battle
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9.9
A strong fast horse that knights ride into battle
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6.2
A horse that soldiers ride into battle
A strong fast horse used in battle or hunting long ago
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Etymology
Warhorse comes from the two words war and horse, which mean 'war' and 'horse'. These were strong horses trained to carry soldiers and fight, so a warhorse is a horse used in battle.