Main Entry:

work·horse

Pronunciation:

\ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs\

Function:

noun

Date:

1543

1: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing2 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