horse (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /hɔːrs/

Definition

A large, strong animal with four legs, a flowing mane and tail, often ridden by people or used for pulling vehicles.

Examples

• The farmer kept several horses on his land.

• She learned to ride a horse when she was young.

• The police officer was on horseback, patrolling the park.

How to Use horse

on horseback (prepositional phrase)

Riding a horse. — "The cavalry charged on horseback."

horse around (phrasal verb)

To behave in a silly, noisy, or playful way. — "Stop horsing around and get back to work!"

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