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workhorse
This term evokes an image of reliability and endurance over flashiness or speed. When applied to a person, it often carries a bittersweet connotation; while it acknowledges their immense productivity and dependability, it can also imply that they are undervalued or burdened with the most tedious tasks that others avoid.
In a technical or mechanical sense, the word emphasizes ruggedness and longevity. A workhorse machine is not necessarily the most advanced or high-performing model in a laboratory setting, but it is the one that consistently functions under harsh conditions without breaking down.
Meanings
Examples
She is the real workhorse of the accounting department.
She is the real workhorse of the accounting department.
This old truck has been my workhorse for over twenty years.
I need a reliable workhorse of a laptop that can handle heavy video editing.
The draft horse was a powerful workhorse on the farm.
He is a total workhorse who stays late every single night to get the job done.
My old sewing machine is a true workhorse and never breaks down.
Who is the workhorse in your team that does all the grunt work.
This camera is the workhorse of my gear bag for every assignment.