warhorse

/ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/
noun
  1. A horse used in battle, especially in medieval times.
    • The museum displayed the armor of a warhorse alongside the knight's own suit.
    • The knight rode a massive warhorse that was trained to kick and bite enemies.
    • Medieval warhorses were often bred for strength and endurance rather than speed.
  2. A person who has been through many battles, struggles, or difficult experiences; a veteran.
    • The team's coach was a true warhorse, having led the squad through three championship seasons.
    • The old senator was a political warhorse who had served in Congress for forty years.
    • As a warhorse of the music industry, she had seen every trend come and go.
  3. A piece of music, theater, or other art that has been performed many times and is considered a classic or standard.
    • The play 'Hamlet' is a theatrical warhorse that every actor wants to perform.
    • That song became a warhorse for the band, closing every concert for decades.
    • Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is a warhorse of the classical music repertoire.
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