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1. (n.) workhorse
a horse used for plowing, hauling, and other heavy labor, as distinguished from a riding horse, racehorse, etc.
2. workhorse
a person who works tirelessly at a task, assumes extra duties, etc.
Etymology: (1535–45)
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1. (noun) workhorse
machine that performs dependably under heavy use
"the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world"
2. (noun) workhorse
a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor
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