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1. (n.) hobbyhorse
a stick with a horse's head, or a rocking horse, ridden by children.
2. hobbyhorse
a figure of a horse, attached at the waist of a performer in a morris dance, pantomime, etc.
3. hobbyhorse
a pet idea or project.
Etymology: (1550–60; hobby1+horse)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) hobbyhorse
a topic to which one constantly reverts
"don't get him started on his hobbyhorse"
2. (noun) hobby, hobbyhorse, rocking horse
a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Hobbyhorse
a strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag
2. (noun) Hobbyhorse
a stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride
3. (noun) Hobbyhorse
a subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion
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