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English noun: workhorse

1. workhorse (artifact) machine that performs dependably under heavy use


SamplesThe 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









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