What is another word for drayhorse?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈe͡ɪhɔːs] (IPA)

A drayhorse is a large, strong horse that is typically used to pull heavy loads. Other words that can be used as synonyms for drayhorse include draft horse, workhorse, plow horse, shire horse, and heavy horse. These horses are bred specifically for their size and strength, and are commonly used for tasks such as plowing fields, pulling carts, and working in logging or construction. While they may be slower and less agile than other breeds of horses, their sheer power and strong work ethic make them essential animals for many agricultural and industrial tasks. Regardless of their name, all of these horses are powerful, reliable, and highly valued for their contribution to human labor.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Drayhorse

Although there are many varieties of the horse genus-scores of them, widely differing from each other-they can all be easily recognised by these characteristic marks, from the "Suffolk Punch," the great London drayhorse, down to his diminutive little cousin the "Shetland Pony."
"Popular Adventure Tales"
Mayne Reid

Famous quotes with Drayhorse

  • Poor Felix Randal; How far from then forethought of, all thy more boisterous years, When thou at the random grim forge, powerful amidst peers, Didst fettle for the great grey drayhorse his bright and battering sandal!
    Gerard Manley Hopkins

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