quarter horse

noun

: a small, strong horse that can run very fast for short distances

Full Definition of QUARTER HORSE

: any of a breed of compact muscular saddle horses developed in the United States and characterized by great endurance and by high speed for short distances

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Origin of QUARTER HORSE

from its high speed for distances up to a quarter of a mile

First Known Use: 1834

Rhymes with QUARTER HORSE

charley horse, Crazy Horse, cutting horse, harness horse, hobbyhorse, intercourse, minicourse, nonrecourse, outercourse, pommel horse, reinforce, rocking horse, saddle horse, telecourse, tour de force, Trojan horse, vaulting horse, watercourse

QUARTER HORSE Defined for Kids

quarter horse

noun

Definition of QUARTER HORSE for Kids

: a stocky muscular saddle horse capable of running fast for short distances

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