Workhorse - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈwɜːrkhɔːrs|  American pronunciation of the word workhorse
Brit.  |ˈwɜːkhɔːs|  British pronunciation of the word workhorse

noun

- machine that performs dependably under heavy use
the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world
- a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor

Extra examples

The Hercules aircraft has been the workhorse of the airforce for over 25 years.

"workhorse" propellant

Word forms

noun
singular: workhorse
plural: workhorses
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