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

I didn't dare climb the catalpa in my white dress, so I watched from the horse block, and when I saw the grays come over the top of the hill, I ran to tell.

From Laddie; a true blue story by Stratton-Porter, Gene

"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 Blanchard, Amy Ella

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

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 Brehm, George

Hank, he gets up, and then he sets down sudden on a horse block and wipes his face on his sleeve, which they was considerable blood come onto the sleeve.

From Danny's Own Story by Marquis, Don