warhorse

/ˌwɔrˈhɔrs/

Other forms: warhorses

Definitions of warhorse

1. noun

   horse used in war
   types:

   cavalry horse

   horse trained for battle

   charger, courser

   formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

   steed

   (literary) a spirited horse for state or war

   type of:

   mount, riding horse, saddle horse

   a lightweight horse kept for riding only
2. noun

   an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
   synonyms: old hand, old stager, old-timer, oldtimer, stager, veteran

   type of:

   expert, pundit

   a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
3. noun

   a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
   type of:

   work of art

   art that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting or sculpture of artistic merit)