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

She made the child eat and drink, and went with her to her favorite rostrum when addressing her “company” of soldierly “boys”––the horse block.

From Jessica, the Heiress by Raymond, Evelyn

As they talked the stranger unbuckled his knapsack, and set it down on the horse block.

From The Mystery of Monastery Farm by Naylor, H. R.

First thing I knows we fetches up at my shack in Primrose Park, and I was standin' on the horse block, alongside the bubble.

From Shorty McCabe by Wilson, F. Vaux (Francis Vaux)

The pony had stumbled over the horse block at the very door of the Long Tom ranch house.

From Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur by Taylor, Edward C.

"Well, what's the record to-night J.?" cried Cressler, as Jadwin brought the bays to a stand at the horse block.

From The Pit by Norris, Frank