boathorse

English

Etymology

boat +‎ horse

Noun

boathorse (plural boathorses)

  1. A horse that tows a boat or barge.
    • 2004, Avril Lansdell, Canal Arts and Crafts, page 35:
      The boathorse provided the power for most boats until the 1880s, when steam boats became more common.
    • 2007, Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, British Waterways: seventh report of session 2006-07 (page 287)
      They have the unfortunate side effect of preventing access to legitimate users such as boathorses and wheelchair users and those with baby buggies.

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