draft horse
A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as…A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow, or log.
» The Norman Cob is a breed of light draft horse that originated in Normandy in northern France.
Meaning
2 senses(US)A horse used for muscular work other than carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow, or log.
Zugpferd, Arbeitspferd
тя́гловая ло́шадьtjáglovaja lóšadʹ, ломова́я ло́шадьlomovája lóšadʹ
A horse of a race specifically bred for such work, heavier and stronger than a mount.
Zugpferd, Zughengst, Zugstute
- horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
Examples
1 sentencesThe Norman Cob is a breed of light draft horse that originated in Normandy in northern France.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From draft (itself from to draw) + horse.From draft (itself from to draw) + horse.
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Forms
plural: draft horsesSynonyms
2 synonyms- horse adapted for drawing heavy loads:draught horsedray horse