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HORSE Synonyms

There are 37 synonyms of the word horse. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word horse. (close relations)

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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

Best Hypernyms For HORSE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for horse, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
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Phrases (4)
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