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draft horse
This term refers specifically to heavy-set breeds characterized by immense muscular strength and a calm temperament, distinguishing them from lighter riding or racing horses. It carries a connotation of steady, reliable labor and historical agricultural endurance.
In modern usage, the term is frequently employed as a metaphor for a person who performs the bulk of the difficult, grueling work in an organization without seeking recognition or prestige.
Meanings
Examples
The farmer relied on a powerful draft horse to pull the heavy plow through the clay soil.
Look at the size of that draft horse compared to the pony.
In the middle ages, the draft horse revolutionized agriculture by allowing farmers to cultivate heavier soils.
In the middle ages, the draft horse revolutionized agriculture by allowing farmers to cultivate heavier soils.
I wonder if a draft horse could pull this wagon up the hill.
The royal carriage was drawn by four magnificent white draft horses.
He spent the morning grooming his favorite draft horse in the stable.
That draft horse is incredibly docile despite its massive size.
We need a sturdy draft horse for the logging operation in the forest.