warhorse

war·horse also war-horse  (wôrhôrs)

n.

1. A horse used in combat; a charger.

2. Informal One who has been through many battles, struggles, or fights.

3. Informal A musical or dramatic work that has been performed so often that it has become widely familiar.

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warhorse

Noun

1. (formerly) a horse used in battle

2. Informal a veteran soldier or politician

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	warhorse - a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition work of art - art that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting or sculpture of artistic merit) drama - the literary genre of works intended for the theater
	2.	warhorse - an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service old hand, old stager, old-timer, oldtimer, stager, veteran expert - a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
	3.	warhorse - horse used in war mount, riding horse, saddle horse - a lightweight horse kept for riding only cavalry horse - horse trained for battle charger, courser - formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle steed - (literary) a spirited horse for state or war