HORSE Synonyms
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 | ||||||