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Horseless — Horse less, a. Being without a horse; specif., not requiring a horse; said of certain vehicles in which horse power has been replaced by electricity, steam, etc.; as, a horseless carriage or truck. It was used primarily in the term horseless… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
horseless — [hôrs′lis] adj. 1. without a horse 2. not requiring a horse; self propelled [an automobile was formerly called a horseless carriage] * * * … Universalium
horseless — [hôrs′lis] adj. 1. without a horse 2. not requiring a horse; self propelled [an automobile was formerly called a horseless carriage] … English World dictionary
horseless — /ˈhɔsləs/ (say hawsluhs) adjective 1. without a horse. 2. self propelled: a horseless carriage …
horseless — adj. without a horse. Phrases and idioms: horseless carriage archaic a motor car … Useful english dictionary
horseless carriage — /hawrs lis/ an automobile: The horse and buggy were eventually replaced by the horseless carriage. [1890 95] * * * … Universalium
horseless carriage — noun an early term for an automobile when automobiles first replaced horse drawn carriages they were called horseless carriages • Hypernyms: ↑car, ↑auto, ↑automobile, ↑machine, ↑motorcar … Useful english dictionary
horseless — adjective see horse I … New Collegiate Dictionary
horseless — adj. lacking a horse … English contemporary dictionary
horseless — horse·less … English syllables
