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Horse Definition & Meaning

horse
noun
  1. solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
  2. a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
  3. troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack"
  4. a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
  5. a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
verb
  1. provide with a horse or horses

"Horse" in song lyrics

See how horse is used in real songs:

  • "I hold mine, regardless of my loss I'm still a horse"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
  • "Nothing but the raw thoughts, I'm thorough like a horse"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
  • "And she always losed out, when peepin' the horse"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down

Usage tips for "horse"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "horse" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for horse to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does horse mean?
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs troops trained to fight on horseback; "500 horse led the attack" a framework for holding wood that is being sawed a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa) provide with a horse or horses
What part of speech is horse?
Horse is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does horse have?
Horse has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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