head lad (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /hɛd læd/
Definition
A person in charge of a group of stable lads or grooms, responsible for the care and maintenance of horses in a stable or yard.
Examples
The head lad at the racing stable was very experienced and ensured the horses were well looked after.
As the head lad, it was his responsibility to oversee the daily routine of the horses and stable staff.
The head lad was tasked with selecting and training new staff to work with the horses.
How to Use head lad
- head lad of a stable (noun phrase)
- the person in charge of a stable — "He was appointed as the head lad of a large racing stable."
- work as a head lad (verb phrase)
- to work in a senior role in a stable — "She worked as a head lad for several years before becoming a stable manager."
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