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boathorse en · NOUN

Etymology

From boat + horse.

Meanings

1. A horse that tows a boat or barge.
   • The boathorse provided the power for most boats until the 1880s, when steam boats became more common. 2004, Avril Lansdell, Canal Arts and Crafts, page 35:
   • They have the unfortunate side effect of preventing access to legitimate users such as boathorses and wheelchair users and those with baby buggies. 2007, Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, British Waterways: seventh report of session 2006-07 (page 287)

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