All warhorse synonyms
war-horse
W w noun warhorse
- veteran β a person who has had long service or experience in an occupation, office, or the like: a veteran of the police force; a veteran of many sports competitions.
- campaigner β A campaigner is a person who campaigns for social or political change.
- warrior β a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
- stalwart β strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust.
- old hand β a person who is experienced in or familiar with a subject, area, procedure, etc.: The guide you just hired is an old hand at leading safaris.
- master β botmaster
- old-timer β a person whose residence, membership, or experience began long ago and has been continuing for a considerable length of time; veteran.
- expert β A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.
- longtimer β One who has been a resident, member, etc. for a long time.
- old guard β the imperial guard created in 1804 by Napoleon: it made the last French charge at Waterloo.
- old school β advocates or supporters of established custom or of conservatism: a military man of the old school.
- old soldier β a former soldier or veteran
- old stager β stager (def 1).
- pro β in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc.
- vet β veterinarian.
- gi β generic identifier
- sourdough β leaven, especially fermented dough retained from one baking and used, rather than fresh yeast, to start the next.
- trouper β an actor, especially a member of a touring company.
- shellback β an old sailor.
- fossil β any remains, impression, or trace of a living thing of a former geologic age, as a skeleton, footprint, etc.
- geezer β an odd or eccentric man: the old geezer who sells shoelaces on the corner.
- gramps β grandfather.
- mossback β Informal. a person holding very antiquated notions; reactionary. a person living in the backwoods; rustic.
- senior β older or elder (designating the older of two men bearing the same name, as a father whose son is named after him, often written as Sr. or sr. following the name): I'd like to speak with the senior Mr. Hansen, please. I'm privileged to introduce Mr. Edward Andrew Hansen, Sr. Compare junior (def 1).
- golden-ager β an elderly person, especially one who has retired.
- war-horse β a horse used in war; charger.
adjective warhorse
- able β Someone who is able is very clever or very good at doing something.
- skillful β having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler.
- accomplished β If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- adequate β If something is adequate, there is enough of it or it is good enough to be used or accepted.
- capable β If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
- certified β holding or guaranteed by a certificate
- competent β Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- disciplined β having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- efficient β (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- equipped β Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
- experienced β Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- knowledgeable β possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
- licensed β formal permission from a governmental or other constituted authority to do something, as to carry on some business or profession.
- licenced β license.
- proficient β well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- talented β having talent or special ability; gifted.
- trained β Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- catechized β Simple past tense and past participle of catechize.
- examined β Simple past tense and past participle of examine.
- fit β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- fitted β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- instructed β Simple past tense and past participle of instruct.
- practiced β skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.