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iron horse
noun
, Older Use.
- a locomotive.
iron horse
noun
- archaic.a steam-driven railway locomotive
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Word History and Origins
Origin of iron horse1
First recorded in 1825–35
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Example Sentences
The lung, which he called his "old iron horse", allowed him to breathe.
From BBC
“We are always near our ‘iron horses,’” said Ivan, the pilot, who is back on duty but not flying until he fully heals.
From New York Times
Since the 1950s, America’s once great “iron horse” has suffered under the exhaust fumes of the four-wheeler.
From The Guardian
From their arrival in 1851, early settlers knew that hopes for a profitable future rode an iron horse.
From Seattle Times
The iron horse still rumbled through the tunnel when she woke.
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