warhorse
/ˈwɔrˌhɔrs/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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