Definition of Workhorse
Workhorse
work·horse
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person or thing that works very hard and steadily, often in a quiet and unobtrusive way.
e.g. The company's workhorse server had been running continuously for five years.
(noun)
a horse that is chiefly used for performing work on a farm (as opposed to one used for racing, riding, or driving);
e.g. He connected the workhorse to the plow and they began to ready the field for planting.
(noun)
a person or agent who works hard and who is strong and reliable or who does the most work in a group effort;
e.g. She is the workhorse of the team since she has the highest volume of output.
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