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draft horse

[ draft hawrs, drahft ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a workhorse especially used or suited for drawing loads:
The Clydesdales are among our most popular breeds of draft horses.

First recorded in 1820–25

Maggie thought the foals were sweet, even though the draft horse babies were as big as full grown riding horses.

If he had paid for a colt and been delivered a draft-horse, his surprise would not have been more pleasant.

The draft horse is here and as good as any county can boast of.

Stud sweat like a draft horse despite the chill of the building.

He was heavy, awkward and ugly, resembling somewhat a great draft-horse.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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