Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A horse used for drawing heavy loads.

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  • noun a horse used for muscular work, other then carrying a rider and/or load, such as pulling a cart, plow or log
  • noun a horse of a race specifically bred for such work, heavier and stronger than a mount

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  • noun horse adapted for drawing heavy loads

Etymologies

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from draft (itself from to draw) + horse

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