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Carthorse
UK
/ˈkɑːθɔːs/
US
/ˈkɑrθɔrs/
Translation of "carthorse" into Russian
carthorse
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːθɔːs/
US
/ˈkɑrθɔrs/
carthorse
carthorses pl
ломовая лошадь
The carthorse pulled the heavy load through the muddy field.
Ломовая лошадь тянула тяжелый груз через грязное поле.
Definitions
carthorse
Noun
UK
/ˈkɑːθɔːs/
US
/ˈkɑrθɔrs/
A strong horse bred and used for heavy work, such as pulling carts.
The farmer relied on his trusty carthorse to transport goods to the market.
Figurative: a person or thing that is strong and dependable but slow or lacking finesse.
The old desktop is a carthorse—it never breaks down, but it certainly isn't fast.