Quarter horse — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Quarter horse

Quarter horse (noun)

  1. any of a breed of compact muscular saddle horses developed in the U.S. and characterized by great endurance and by high speed for short distances

Quarter horse (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in saddle horse, cutting horse

    similar: charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bronco, mustang, pony, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, equid, equine, horse, nag, steed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quarter horse

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quarter horse:

charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bronco, mustang, pony, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, cob, dobbin, jade, plug, skate, equid

Origin & Etymology of Quarter horse

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

First known use: 1822

Frequently Asked Questions about Quarter horse

What does "Quarter horse" mean?

"Quarter horse" means any of a breed of compact muscular saddle horses developed in the U.S. and characterized by great endurance and by high speed for short distances. As a noun, it is defined as: any of a breed of compact muscular saddle horses developed in the U.S. and characterized by great endurance and by high speed for short distances.

What is another word for "Quarter horse"?

Other words for "Quarter horse" include charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney and mount. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quarter horse" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quarter horse"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quarter horse". Common alternatives include charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse and prancer.

Is "Quarter horse" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quarter horse" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Quarter horse"?

"Quarter horse" comes from from its high speed for distances up to a quarter of a mile. First known use: 1822.

What is another word for "Quarter horse" meaning "as in saddle horse, cutting horse"?

When "Quarter horse" (noun) means as in saddle horse, cutting horse, synonyms include charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper and hack.