Definitions
a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor
Word origin
From Middle English werkehorse, equivalent to work + horse.
Used in a sentence
“Those old machines are not very glamorous, but even 20 years after their introduction, they are still the workhorses of the industry.”
“Captain Harry Kane was the workhorse and creator, while Sterling and Rashford provided the finishing flourishes that put England in dreamland at the interval.”
“"Class 08s have been the workhorses of ports, distribution centres and depots across Britain's railway for more than 60 years," said Positive Traction Director Alistair Gregory.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Dependable doer”9 letters
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