workhorse

• Substantiv, das eine Person, eine Maschine oder ein Tier bezeichnet, die bzw. das bei intensiver Nutzung zuverlässig arbeitet oder zu langer schwerer Arbeit fähig ist.

A noun referring to a person, machine, or animal that performs dependably under heavy use or is capable of sustained hard work.

1. Dependable machineB2informal

   A machine or device that performs reliably and efficiently under heavy or continuous use.

   Zuverlässige Arbeitsmaschine

   • This old tractor is a real workhorse on the farm.
   • The server is the workhorse of our entire network.
   • My laptop is a workhorse; it handles all my demanding tasks.

   Synonymemainstaystalwarttrooperwarhorse

2. Hardworking personB2informal

   A person who works very hard and is very reliable, often doing the majority of the work.

   Arbeitstier

   • She is the workhorse of the team, always finishing her tasks.
   • He's a workhorse who never complains about long hours.
   • The company relies on its workhorses to keep things running smoothly.

   Synonymebeavergrinderhard workerlaborerplodderslavestalwarttoilertriertrooper

   Antonymeidlerloafershirkerslacker

3. Draft animalB1formal

   A horse used for heavy labor such as plowing fields or hauling loads.

   Arbeitspferd

   • The farmer used a strong workhorse to pull the plow.
   • Workhorses were essential for agriculture before tractors.
   • The heavy cart was pulled by a pair of workhorses.

   Synonymecart horsedraft horsedraught horsedray horseplough horseplow horse