dray horse

• Ein großes, kräftiges Pferd, das zum Ziehen schwerer Lasten wie Wagen, Karren oder Pflüge gezüchtet und eingesetzt wird. Häufig handelt es sich um Rassen wie Clydesdale oder Shire.

A large, strong horse bred and used for pulling heavy loads, such as carts, wagons, or plows. Often refers to breeds like Clydesdales or Shires.

1. Heavy work horseB1formal

   A large, strong horse bred and used for pulling heavy loads, such as carts or drays.

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   • The dray horse pulled the heavy beer wagon through the city streets.
   • Farmers used dray horses for plowing before tractors became common.
   • The shire horse is a classic example of a dray horse breed.