workhorse
nounUK /ˈwɜːk.hɔːs/
US /ˈwɝːk.hɔːrs/
A workhorse is a strong animal or machine that does a lot of hard work.
The old truck is a real workhorse that never lets us down.
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2. A person who works very hard and is relied on to do difficult tasks.
She is the workhorse of the team, always finishing the toughest jobs.
3. A vehicle or piece of equipment that is strong, dependable, and used for heavy or frequent work.
This little car has been a workhorse for our family for ten years.
4. A horse used for heavy labor such as pulling plows or carts.
The farmer hitched the workhorse to the plow at sunrise.