HORSE Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word horse. (close relations)
Definition of HORSE
Best Alternative Words for HORSE
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nag | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault • an old or over-worked horse verb • bother persistently with trivial complaints • worry persistently • remind or urge constantly | ||||||||
pony | nounn | |||||||
noun • a range horse of the western United States • an informal term for a racehorse • a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) • a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey • any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder | ||||||||
steed | nounn | |||||||
noun • (literary) a spirited horse for state of war | ||||||||
bronco | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang | ||||||||
charger | nounn | |||||||
noun • formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle • a device that can hold a rechargeable battery by means of an electrical cable | ||||||||
cob | nounn | |||||||
noun • nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus • stocky short-legged harness horse • white gull having a black back and wings • adult male swan | ||||||||
colt | nounn | |||||||
noun • a young male horse under the age of four • a kind of revolver | ||||||||
courser | nounn | |||||||
noun • a huntsman who hunts small animals with fast dogs that use sight rather than scent to follow their prey • formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle • a dog trained for coursing • swift-footed terrestrial plover-like bird of southern Asia and Africa; related to the pratincoles | ||||||||
equine | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • resembling a horse • of or belonging to the family Equidae noun • hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck | ||||||||
filly | nounn | |||||||
noun • a young female horse under the age of four | ||||||||
gelding | nounn | |||||||
noun • castrated male horse | ||||||||
jumper | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who jumps • an athlete who competes at jumping • a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body • a coverall worn by children • a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections • a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen • a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing • (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump | ||||||||
mare | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • female equine animal • a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon | ||||||||
mount | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lightweight horse kept for riding only • the act of climbing something • a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place • something forming a back that is added for strengthening verb • attach to a support • go up or advance • fix onto a backing, setting, or support • put up or launch • get up on the back of • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance • copulate with | ||||||||
mustang | nounn | |||||||
noun • small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish | ||||||||
palfrey | nounn | |||||||
noun • especially a light saddle horse for a woman | ||||||||
racehorse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a horse bred for racing | ||||||||
stallion | nounn | |||||||
noun • uncastrated adult male horse | ||||||||
thoroughbred | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a well-bred person • a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares • a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses adjective satellite • having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal | ||||||||
trotter | nounn | |||||||
noun • foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food • a horse trained to trot; especially a horse trained for harness racing | ||||||||