Wheelhorse

Synonyms of wheelhorse

• backbone
• workhorse
• mainstay

Antonyms of wheelhorse

• weakling
• slacker
• non-contributor

Collocations of wheelhorse

workhorse

Frequency: 70 %

The wheelhorse and workhorse of the team, he always took on the toughest tasks.

reliable companion

Frequency: 60 %

His wheelhorse was a reliable companion on long journeys, never failing him.

heavy workload

Frequency: 50 %

The wheelhorse of the team always took on the heavy workload without complaint.

powerful engine

Frequency: 45 %

The wheelhorse of the car was its powerful engine, propelling it forward with ease.

Idiomatic Expressions for wheelhorse

• Phrase: the wheelhorse of the family
  Meaning: refers to the person who carries the main responsibilities or workload within a family
  Usage: As the eldest sibling, he has always been the wheelhorse of the family, helping to take care of his younger siblings.