Definition of «team of horses»

A team of horses refers to a group or pair of horses working together as a unit, typically pulled by a single driver. The term can also refer to a group of people who work together effectively and efficiently towards a common goal, much like how horses pull a wagon in unison.

Usage examples

The farmer harnessed a team of horses to plow the fields.
The wagon was pulled by a team of horses through the muddy terrain.
They hired a team of horses for the carriage ride during the wedding.
The old-fashioned stagecoach was manned by a skilled team of horses.
The lumberjack relied on a strong team of horses to drag the fallen trees out of the forest.
The team of horses galloped across the racetrack, competing for the championship.
The circus performer confidently stood on the back of a team of horses, showcasing remarkable balancing skills.
Indiana Jones dramatically escaped from the collapsing temple, riding a team of horses to safety.
The cowboys proudly rode with their team of horses, rounding up the cattle on the vast ranch.

Sentences with «team of horses»

He broke ground out of sagebrush using teams of horses and helped to dig early irrigation canals in the area. (fooddrink-magazine.com)
Old Sturbridge Village Curator Tom Kelleher notes that snow in early New England was actually welcomed by travelers, saying, «Instead of plowing roads clear after a storm as we do today, in the 1800s teams of horses and oxen were driven out to trample the snow down, leaving a hard packed surface for sleighs. (osv.org)
At the event, the Jim and Joy McKendrick, a husband and wife team of horse trainers who sought Cesar's help spoke from the heart about the great impact Cesar had on their canine and human family members by training their aggressive Bulldog Gunny and Bastian, a Rottweiler who's reportedly «very excitable.» (patrickmahaney.com)
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