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equine

noun

Definition of equine

as in horse

a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit

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Recent Examples of equine Additional yard facilities such as tack rooms, an outdoor arena, and a jump course further support equine activities near two private irrigation lakes. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2026 An equine veterinarian with a mobile X-ray machine stepped in, confirming both legs were broken. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 This year’s Tevis Cup, the 70th annual event to take place in the Lake Tahoe area, included 102 rider-and-equine teams. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 The victory brought a measure of redemption to the equine athlete as well, chalking up another win against his chief rival Commandant. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Hernandez did an excellent job of easing Cornucopia, who was fitted with a brace before being removed from the track in an equine ambulance. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 For instance, LaGuardia Community College has a track in veterinary medicine for veterinary assistants — a perfect match for an equine or animal lover. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 The city will also save on the cost of paying a farrier (an equine hoof care professional) and veterinary services. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026

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horse

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All of these top-level results have been achieved with the same, once-in-a-lifetime horse — London 52.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Rather than generating videos one still image at a time—Will Smith eating spaghetti is Eadweard Muybridge’s horse for the internet age—these newer programs can generate a short video clip all at once.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of horse

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