Translations for „carthorse“ in the English » German Dictionary

cart·horse [ˈkɑ:thɔ:s, Am ˈkɑ:rthɔ:rs] N

carthorse

Zugpferd nt

carthorse

Kutschpferd nt

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English

He is another dog enthusiast owning a dog described as a cross between a boxer and a carthorse.

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And then a team that performed like a mixture of carthorses, sulky schoolboys and scaredy-cats.

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The pub on the opposite corner had a trough outside for the carthorses of thirsty rag-and-bone men.

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If one string runs out of letters to compare, then it is deemed to come first; for example, cart comes before carthorse.

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The historical tendency to place the wheels of horse-drawn vehicles approximately 5 ft apart probably derives from the width needed to fit a carthorse in between the shafts.

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You pick out the carthorses, and even the more fleet of foot if they are off balance.

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This was used to swell the wooden axles of carts, and was a popular watering spot for carthorses.

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More stables were built in the 1890s for the farm carthorses.

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In the autumn carthorses are brought in to help with bringing in the timber.

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To be honest, this loyal carthorse of a show does seem a trifle sclerotic nowadays.

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