WORKHORSE


Meaning of WORKHORSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs ]

noun

Date: 1543

1. : a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing

2.

a.

(1) : a person who performs most of the work of a group task

(2) : a hardworking person

b. : something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable

c. : horse 7

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