warhorse
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7.0
- noun
- /ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/
:
veterano
- He wants the old warhorses to help restore the luster.
- an old warhorse
Examples
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Yeah, he and Zaki are a couple of old warhorses.
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I'm just an old warhorse, and I can smell the gluepot from here.
Fiction book (1997) -
Us old warhorses have to stick together, don't we?
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Lester is an old warhorse who's been around since Hoover, which is why they assigned him to this case.
Fiction book (1994) -
After decades in politics, she is considered a true warhorse who knows the ins and outs of the system.
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As a veteran journalist, he has earned the reputation of being a warhorse in the field of investigative reporting.
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In the world of finance, he is an old warhorse who has weathered many market shifts over the years.
Synonyms
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3.8
A person with long experience in a job or activity
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5.2
A person who has done something for a long time and is respected for their experience
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6.9
An experienced reliable person who has worked in a job for a long time
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3.7
A person with a lot of experience in a job or activity
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5.1
A person who has done a job or activity for many years and knows it well
1
7.2
An experienced person who uses skill and tricks to gain an advantage
A person who has a lot of experience in a job or activity
A person who has done a job for many years and knows it well
Antonyms
Compounds
How Experienced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Warhorse is also used for a person with long experience who has 'fought' many battles in their career. Like a soldier who has been in many fights, a warhorse in work means an experienced, dependable veteran.