wheelhorse
/ˈwil hɔrs/
noun
- A reliable and hardworking person who does a lot of important work, especially in an organization.
- The company's success was due to a few wheelhorses who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
- Every volunteer group needs a wheelhorse to keep everything running smoothly.
- Sarah is the wheelhorse of the team, always taking on the toughest tasks without complaint.
- A horse used to pull a wheeled vehicle, especially one that works steadily and reliably.
- In the parade, the wheelhorse walked calmly while the younger horses were nervous.
- The farmer's old wheelhorse was strong and never shied away from pulling the heavy cart.
- Before tractors, every farm depended on a good wheelhorse for transportation and work.