noun
horse
HORS/hɔːrs/
A large domesticated hoofed mammal used for riding or work.
The horse stands with its mane, tail, and four hooves fully visible.
Etymology
Old English hors already named the animal, so the basic meaning has remained stable. Its deeper origin is unknown; proposed connections with running are uncertain.
In context
we have this one horse to ride and we ride it after work
More examples
- She learned to ride a horse as a child.
- Two horses pulled the wagon.
- The horse lifted its head at the sound.
Forms
horse · horses
horseback noun — The back of a horse for riding