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How to pronounce horse
Say it like this: /hoɹs/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does horse mean?
nounA hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
“She loved taming horses on Saturday.”
Any member of the species Equus ferus, including the Przewalski's horse and the extinct Equus ferus ferus.
Any current or extinct animal of the family Equidae, including zebras and asses.
“These bone features, distinctive in the zebra, are actually present in all horses.”
verbSynonym of horse around.
“"Stop horsing, and guess how many kids!"”
To play mischievous pranks on.
To provide with a horse; supply horses for.
“being better horsed, outrode me”
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