draft horse

American  

[draft hawrs, drahft] / ˈdræft ˌhɔrs, drɑft /

noun

1. a workhorse especially used or suited for drawing loads.

   The Clydesdales are among our most popular breeds of draft horses.

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Etymology

Origin of draft horse

First recorded in 1820–25

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How does draft-horse compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• draft horse vs. Clydesdale

Example Sentences

On a crisp, wintry day on Belgium's far-western coast, Gunther Vanbleu rides his draft horse down the sandy beach and into the shallow waters.

From Reuters • Nov. 7, 2023

Sidney A. Beard and Jill Brown have six cats, three hens, two dogs, two rabbits and a Belgian draft horse, all rescues.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021

So that’s when the brute force comes into play, and just being a comedy draft horse.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2021

It is the story of Joey, a half-thoroughbred from Devon whose mother was an Irish draft horse.

From Washington Post • May 26, 2020

A septa as large as a draft horse hovered over them, and behind her two big men in crimson cloaks, Lannister house guards.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin