English noun: workhorse | |||
1. | workhorse (artifact) machine that performs dependably under heavy use | ||
Samples | The IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | machine | ||
2. | workhorse (animal) a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Equus caballus, horse | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dobbin, draft horse, draught horse, dray horse, farm horse, packhorse, plough horse, plow horse | ||