workhorse

English

noun
Definitions
  • A horse used primarily for manual labor; a draft horse
  • (by extension) Anyone or anything that does a lot of work; something or someone who works consistently or regularly.

Etymology

Compound from English work (made of specified material) + English horse.

Origin

English

horse

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