stock horse
Meaning
A horse bred and trained for working with cattle or sheep.
Example
He rode an old stock horse that knew the job better than he did.
Origin
From 'stock' (livestock) and 'horse'.
Nearby words
- stinkerA very hot, uncomfortable day.
- stir the possumTo deliberately cause trouble or controversy; to liven things up.
- stirrerSomeone who deliberately causes trouble or teases people to get a reaction.
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- stock routeA public track with reserves for water and grazing, along which livestock may be driven overland.
- stockmanA man employed to look after livestock, especially cattle, on a station.
- stockwhipA long whip with a short handle, used for driving and controlling cattle.
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