Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

draft horse

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.38 in modern English

Syllables
draft horse
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow, or log.

American usage

noun

A horse of a race specifically bred for such work, heavier and stronger than a mount.

Etymology

From draft (itself from to draw) + horse.

Usage

Inflected Forms

draft horses (plural) draught horse (alternative, UK)

Synonyms

draught horse dray horse

Questions

What does draft horse mean?
A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow, or log.
Where does draft horse come from?
From draft (itself from to draw) + horse.

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