workhorse
noun
- a horse used for working, as for pulling a plow
- a steady, responsible worker who assumes a heavy workload
- a machine, vehicle, etc. that proves to be durable and dependable
See workhorse in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(wûrkˈhôrsˌ)
noun- Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use: “the 50-year-old DC-3 … one of aviation's most effective workhorses” (Christian Science Monitor).
- A horse that is used for labor rather than for racing or riding.
- Informal A person who works tirelessly, especially at difficult or time-consuming tasks.
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