workhorse


work·horse

noun \ˈwərk-ˌhrs\

Definition of WORKHORSE

1
: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing
2
a (1) : a person who performs most of the work of a group task (2) : a hardworking person b : something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable c : horse 7

First Known Use of WORKHORSE

1543

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