warhorse
Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knightAny horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
» The team is an effective blend of warhorses and young bucks.
Die Mannschaft ist eine gelungene Mischung aus alten Haudegen und jungen Wilden.
Meaning
3 senses(historical)Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
Schlachtross, Kampfross, Streitross
horse used in war
(figuratively, informal)An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.
Near-synonym: workhorse
Haudegen, Kämpe
an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.
a Wagner warhorse
Bühnenklassiker, Dauerbrenner
a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
Examples
1 sentencesThe team is an effective blend of warhorses and young bucks.
deDie Mannschaft ist eine gelungene Mischung aus alten Haudegen und jungen Wilden. — PeterR
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 3
Origin
From war + horse.From war + horse.
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