Noun
(historical, military) Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armoured knight.
Hyponyms: charger, destrier
(figuratively, informal) An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.
Synonyms: old hand, swashbuckler, veteran, workhorse
(theater, music) A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.
a Wagner warhorse
But the Indian Navy is continuing to flog an old warhorse because of huge delays in other carrier projects. Source: Internet
To the DVD rescue comes a Santa’s bag jammed with older faves and recent treats, as well as new wrinkles on a certain Charles Dickens warhorse. Source: Internet
No warhorse ever panted for the rush of battle more than I for outside work. Source: Internet
To truly test the ancient waters, I ordered an old warhorse, filet Stanley. Source: Internet
It was a real warhorse." Source: Internet