wheel horse

n.1. A horse in a team that is harnessed immediately in front of the front wheels of the vehicle being drawn.2. A diligent, dependable worker, especially in a political organization.

wheel horse

n1. (Automotive Engineering) another word for wheeler¹2. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) US and Canadian a person who works steadily or hard

wheel′ horse`

or wheel′-horse`,

n. 1. Also called wheeler. a horse, or one of the horses, harnessed behind others and nearest the front wheels of a vehicle. 2. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a reliable, diligent, and strong worker. [1700–10]

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wheel horse - a draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehiclewheelerdraft horse, draught horse, dray horse - horse adapted for drawing heavy loads

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Synonyms for wheel horse

noun a draft horse harnessed behind others and nearest the wheels of a vehicle

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