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Words with a similar base: workhorse

'workhorse'

[workhorse.n.01] as in: machine that performs dependably under heavy use

Examples:
the IBM main frame computers have been the workhorse of the business world

'workhorse'

[workhorse.n.02] as in: a horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor

Origins

					workhorse (English)
├── horse (English)
│   └── horse (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── work (English)
    ├── weorc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── wyrċan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))