horse horse /ˈhɔrs/

noun

1. () Solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times  ( Equus caballus , horse )
   solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
    The horse was trained to jump over obstacles in the riding arena
   The horse was trained to jump over obstacles in the riding arena
   
   
2. () A padded gymnastic apparatus on legs  ( gymnastic horse , horse )
   a padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
    The gymnast performed a series of moves on the horse, demonstrating his strength and control
   The gymnast performed a series of moves on the horse, demonstrating his strength and control
   
   
3. (chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)  ( horse , knight )
   (chess) a chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
    The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
   The knight moves in an L shape on the chessboard
   
   
4. A framework for holding wood that is being sawed  ( buck , horse , sawbuck [ N. American] , sawhorse )
   a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
   
   
5. (military) troops trained to fight on horseback  ( horse , horse cavalry , cavalry )
   (military) troops trained to fight on horseback
    500 horse led the attack
   500 horse led the attack
   

verb

1. Provide with a horse or horses  ( horse )
   provide with a horse or horses