War Horse

Pronunciation: /wɔr hɔrs/

Definitions of war horse

noun A horse that is trained and used for battle or warfare

Example Sentences

A1 The war horse was brave and loyal.

A2 The soldier rode into battle on his trusty war horse.

B1 During the medieval times, knights often rode war horses into combat.

B2 The war horse galloped across the battlefield, carrying its rider to safety.

C1 The war horse was trained for both speed and agility, making it a valuable asset in warfare.

C2 The majestic war horse was adorned with armor and rode into battle with its rider, ready to face any challenge.

Examples of war horse in a Sentence

formal The war horse was bred for strength and endurance on the battlefield.

informal That war horse is a beast, nothing can slow it down!

slang Check out that badass war horse, it's a total tank!

figurative In the world of business, he was known as the company's war horse, always leading them to victory.

Grammatical Forms of war horse

• plural: war horses
• comparative: more warlike
• superlative: most warlike
• present tense: war horse
• future tense: will be a war horse
• perfect tense: has been a war horse
• continuous tense: is being a war horse
• singular: war horse
• positive degree: war horse
• infinitive: to be a war horse
• gerund: being a war horse
• participle: war-horsing

Origin and Evolution of war horse

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'war horse' originated in medieval Europe to refer to horses specifically trained and bred for warfare.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'war horse' has evolved to also symbolize strength, bravery, and loyalty, beyond its original military context.