NOUN | cognition | hobbyhorse | a topic to which one constantly reverts |
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artifact | hobbyhorse, hobby, rocking horse | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers |
Meaning | A topic to which one constantly reverts. | |
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Example | "don't get him started on his hobbyhorse" | |
Broader | preoccupation | An idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention |
Meaning | A child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride. | |
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Synonyms | hobby, rocking horse | |
Parts | rocker | A curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro |
Broader | plaything, toy | An artifact designed to be played with |
Spanish | caballito, caballo de juguete | |
Catalan | cavall de cartró, cavall de joguina |
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