dead horse en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (dated, uncountable, usually) The period of work on board ship for which the seamen have been paid in advance (usually a month's wages), the end of this term being celebrated by parading a straw horse about the decks.
- (Australia, slang, uncountable, usually) Tomato sauce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dead horses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |