wooden horse
The term 'wooden horse' has diverse meanings, ranging from historical artifacts to toys and devices used in various contexts.
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Definition
B2History
(mythology)A large, hollow wooden figure used by the Greeks to infiltrate the city of Troy.
Example
- The Greeks used a wooden horse to secretly enter and conquer Troy.
A2Toys
(children)A child's toy made of wood, often shaped like a horse.
Example
- The child played with a colorful wooden horse.
- A traditional Dala Horse is a well-known wooden toy in Sweden.
B1Gymnastics
(sports)A padded apparatus with four legs used for vaulting exercises.
Example
- The gymnast performed a vault over the wooden horse.
C1Torture
(historical)A device used to inflict pain by forcing the victim to straddle it.
Example
- The wooden horse was a notorious torture device in the medieval era.
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