How do you pronounce the word horse?
horse
noun, verb
How to pronounce horse?
The word horse sounds like horse
/hɔrs/
What is the definition of horse?
nouna chessman shaped to resemble the head of a horse; can move two squares horizontally and one vertically (or vice versa)
nountroops trained to fight on horseback
Examples
- 500 horse led the attack
nouna framework for holding wood that is being sawed
nouna padded gymnastic apparatus on legs
nounsolid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
verbprovide with a horse or horses
What is the definition of horse?
- A large, four-legged animal with a long neck and mane, used for riding and racing.
What is the scientific name for a horse?
- Equus ferus caballus
What are the different breeds of horses?
- Thoroughbred
- Quarter Horse
- Arabian
- Appaloosa
- Paint Horse
- Tennessee Walking Horse
- Morgan Horse
- Hanoverian
- Andalusian
- Friesian
What are the main uses of horses?
- Riding
- Racing
- Horse shows
- Pleasure driving
- Farm work
- Therapeutic riding
How fast can a horse run?
- The average speed of a horse is around 30 to 40 miles per hour (48 to 64 km/h), but some horses can reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour (88.5 km/h) in short sprints.
What is a female horse called?
- A female horse is called a mare.
What is a male horse called?
- A male horse that has not been castrated is called a stallion, while a castrated male horse is called a gelding.
How long do horses live?
- On average, horses live for 25 to 30 years, although some horses can live into their 40s.
What are the different colors of horses?
- Horses can come in a variety of colors, including bay, chestnut, black, palomino, gray, roan, and pinto.
Can horses swim?
- Yes, horses are capable swimmers and can swim quite well.
