Associations to the word «Warhorse»

Wiktionary

WARHORSE, noun. (historical) Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.
WARHORSE, noun. (theater) (music) A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.
WARHORSE, noun. An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Dictionary definition

WARHORSE, noun. A work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition.
WARHORSE, noun. An experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service.
WARHORSE, noun. Horse used in war.

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