Definition

A toy horse that children can ride on, often made of wood or other materials, or a horse used to help pull a wagon through difficult places.

Example

The children played on the cockhorse, pretending to ride into battle.

Conversation

Do you remember when we used to play with that old cockhorse in the backyard?

Of course! We had so much fun pretending it was a real horse.

Yeah, I was just thinking about how creative we were back then.

Totally! Those were the best days of our childhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cockhorse → The word 'cockhorse' is formed from 'cock' (from Middle English *cok*, meaning a small horse or pony) and 'horse' (from Old English *hors*, meaning horse). The term originally referred to a child's toy horse, often used for riding or play, resembling a small horse.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'cock' (a young or small horse) that children can 'ride' (like a horse) — that's why 'cockhorse' refers to a toy horse for children.

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