standardbred
standardbred · standardbreds
A breed of horse bred specifically for harness racingA breed of horse bred specifically for harness racing
Meaning
1 sensesA breed of horse bred specifically for harness racing
Origin
From standard + bred. In this context, the word "standard" refers to the fact that in theFrom standard + bred. In this context, the word "standard" refers to the fact that in the early decades of the breed's development, all breeding stock had to meet a specific performance standard, namely ability to trot or pace a mile in no more than 2 minutes, 30 seconds.
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Forms
plural: standardbreds| Singular | standardbred |
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See also
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