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warhorse
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun warhorse has 3 senses
- warhorse(n = noun.artifact) Array - a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition; Array is a kind of work of art
- warhorse(n = noun.person) old hand, old stager, old-timer, oldtimer, stager, veteran - an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service; Array is a kind of expert
- warhorse(n = noun.animal) Array - horse used in war; Array is a kind of mount, riding horse, saddle horse
has particulars: cavalry horse, charger, courser, steed
OXFORD DICTIONARY
warhorse, n.
1 hist. a knight's or trooper's powerful horse.
2 colloq. a veteran soldier, politician, etc.; a reliable hack.
1 hist. a knight's or trooper's powerful horse.
2 colloq. a veteran soldier, politician, etc.; a reliable hack.
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