Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockhorse
Noun
/ˈkɒk.hɔːrs/
Definition
A cockhorse is a playful term for a child’s hobbyhorse, which is a toy used for imaginative play, often resembling a horse.
Examples
- The little girl rode on her cockhorse, pretending to gallop through a magical kingdom.
- In the yard, the children took turns playing on the cockhorse, their laughter ringing through the air.
Meaning
The term cockhorse is used to refer to a toy horse that children pretend to ride. It can symbolize childhood joy and imaginative play.
Synonyms
- Hobbyhorse
- Toy horse
- Wooden horse
