HyperDic: warhorse

English > 3 senses of the word warhorse:
NOUNartifactwarhorsea work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
person warhorse, veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, old stager, stageran experienced person who has been through many battles
animalwarhorsehorse used in war
English > warhorse: 3 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition.
CategorydramaThe literary genre of works intended for the theater
Broaderwork of artart that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting / painting or sculpture of artistic merit)
English > warhorse: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningAn experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.
Synonymsveteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, old stager, stager
BroaderexpertA person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
Spanishveterano
Catalanveterà
English > warhorse: 3 senses > noun 3, animal
Meaninghorse used in war.
Narrowercavalry horsehorse trained for battle
charger, courserformerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
steed(literary) a spirited horse for state or war
Broadersaddle horse, riding horse, mountA lightweight horse kept for riding only

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