horse block

American  

noun

1. a step or block of stone, wood, etc., for getting on or off a horse or in or out of a vehicle.

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Etymology

Origin of horse block

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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horse block

Satisfied with this resolution, he sat down to crack his nuts at his leisure, upon the horse block in the inn yard.

From The Parent's Assistant by Maria Edgeworth

I was just wishin' I knew how to work the force pump like Aunt Laura, when we pulls up at the horse block, and it was up to me to think of some new move.

From Torchy by George Brehm

Pa acted as if he was tired, and sat down on a horse block.

From The Grocery Man And Peck's Bad Boy Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa, No. 2 - 1883 by George W. (George Wilbur) Peck

"I'll wait for you here," repeated Alcinda taking up her position on the horse block by the gate.

From A Dear Little Girl's Thanksgiving Holidays by Amy Ella Blanchard

He gave his hand to Miss Loring, who accepted that assistance from the horse block, and then he stepped aside that the embrace feminine might have no obstacle in its path.

From The Bondwoman by Marah Ellis Ryan