Definition of warhorse Warhorse

war•horse

We found 7 definitions of warhorse from 4 different sources.

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What does warhorse mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: warhorses

warhorse - horse used in war
  riding horse, saddle horse, mount a lightweight horse kept for riding only
  cavalry horse horse trained for battle
  charger, courser formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
warhorse - a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
  work of art art that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting or sculpture of artistic merit)
warhorse - an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
  veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, old stager, stager
  expert a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
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  • warhorse (Noun)
    Any horse used in horse- cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.
  • warhorse (Noun)
    An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • warhorse
    A horse used in combat, especially one carrying an armored knight.

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Sign Language

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