1. a horse bred and used for pulling carts or other heavy loads
Usage: also called a draft horse or cart horse; typically larger and stronger than riding horses

Examples

• The farmer used a carthorse to pull the wagon full of hay.
• Carthorse breeds like Percherons are known for their strength and size.
• In the 19th century, carthorse teams were essential for transporting goods through cities.
• The old carthorse plodded slowly down the country road.
• She admired the muscular build of the carthorse at the fair.
• Carthorse were gradually replaced by trucks and tractors in the 20th century.