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Hackney

Verb / ˈhækni: / Another word for hackney — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A horse that is used for riding or pulling a carriage, especially in the past.

Synonyms & similar words

hackneycarriage hackneycoach horse pony steed nag mare gelding charger courser equine mount transport carriage cab taxi vehicle ride transportation conveyance coach chariot

Example sentences

  1. My grandfather used to ride a hackney to work.
  2. The hackney pulled the carriage through the park.
  3. The little girl loved to ride the hackney at the petting zoo.
  4. The hackney was exhausted after pulling the carriage all day.
  5. The hackney and carriage made for a romantic ride through the city.

Quotes

  • The horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its blood. - Johannes Jensen
  • A horse is poetry in motion. - Unknown
  • Horses lend us the wings we lack. - Pam Brown

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