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Meaning of "horsebox" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HORSEBOX

horsebox  [ˈhɔːsˌbɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HORSEBOX

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conjunction
determiner
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Horsebox is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HORSEBOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

horsebox

Horsebox

The term horsebox could refer to either a motorised vehicle adapted to carry horses, or a trailer. Horsebox built by Ketterer Horse Trucks on a Mercedes Benz chassis Horseboxes can vary in size, depending on the number and size of horses to be carried. In Europe, horseboxes are developed from vehicles ranging from 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight, through to legal maximums of over 40 tonnes. A 3.5 tonne horsebox pulling a horse trailer in Sweden Some horseboxes are designed to contain living accommodation, as competitions may involve staying at a venue for one or more nights. A large DAF horsebox towing a trailer for carriages. Taken at the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2011.

Definition of horsebox in the English dictionary

The definition of horsebox in the dictionary is a van or trailer used for carrying horses.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HORSEBOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
gogglebox
ˈɡɒɡəlˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
icebox
ˈaɪsˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
loosebox
ˈluːsˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
saucebox
ˈsɔːsˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
strongbox
ˈstrɒŋˌbɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HORSEBOX

horse-and-buggy
horse-breaker
horse-collar
horse-dealer
horse-doctor
horse-drawn
horse-trade
horse-trader
horse-trading
horseback
horseback riding
horsecar
horsefeathers
horseflesh
horseflies
horsefly
horsehair
horsehair fungus
horsehair toadstool
horsehair worm

WORDS THAT END LIKE HORSEBOX

black box
box
collection box
dialog box
farebox
firebox
glory box
light box
lunch box
music box
out of the box
PO box
prattlebox
rattlebox
set-top box
six-speed gearbox
suggestion box
the box
tool box
toolbox

Synonyms and antonyms of horsebox in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «horsebox» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HORSEBOX

Find out the translation of horsebox to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of horsebox from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «horsebox» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

horsebox
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

horsebox
570 millions of speakers

English

horsebox
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घोड़ों के लिये गाड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخيول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вагон для лошадей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

horsebox
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

horsebox
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vans
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuda
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pferdetransporter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

horsebox
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

horsebox
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Horsebox
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

toa xe lửa chở ngựa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

horsebox
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घोडाबाक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

at taşıma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

horsebox
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

horsebox
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вагон для коней
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

horsebox
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεταφοράς αλόγων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

perd vervoersmiddel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

häst
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

horsebox
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of horsebox

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HORSEBOX»

The term «horsebox» is regularly used and occupies the 64.951 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HORSEBOX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «horsebox» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «horsebox» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about horsebox

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HORSEBOX»

Discover the use of horsebox in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to horsebox and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bachelor's Plough
They would back the horsebox up to Medusa's garden gate and lower the rear door. A piece of cheese would be laid at the front of the horsebox, as bait. Thorax would sneak up the garden path, knock on Medusa's door then run for it. Medusa  ...
Stefan Allsebrook
2
The Jock Connection: On the Trail of Billy Bagman the ...
Vehicles, foglights glaring,crept along, carefullynegotiating the oneway system. At7p.m., theyreturned tothe transit afterabite to eat.Harry complained of feeling tired and dozed off.Minuteslater, when Hamish nudged him, the horsebox was ...
Rob Little, 2012
3
The Times Law Reports and Commercial Cases
The horse was properly boxed at Waterloo, and upon arrival at, Surbiton the train was divided, and the front portion was shunted to allow a horsebox to be taken off . The horsebox in which the plaintiff's horse was was. in the rear portion of the ...
‎1908
4
Locomotive, Railway Carriage and Wagon Review
XIY. FEBRUARY. the part longitudinal section and in the plan, the horsebox is in position. The two transverse partitions are divided vertically down the centre, and are swung on hinges fixed against the sides of the vehicle, and in the same way ...
‎1908
5
Irresistible Enemy: Destiny Romance
Hart and Dougal, their shirts sticking to their backs with sweat, manoeuvred the larger animals intothe horsebox. Dougal hadseparated theboxinto four areasusing expandable gatesso that the terrified animals could be secured with minimal ...
Mary Costello, 2014
6
Pony Tales
The horsebox was still attached to the range rover but the tailboard was now down. Lucky was being led across the farmyard towards us. Although he must have used the horsebox many times, he was clearly reluctant to enter his stall.
Various Authors
7
Q&A Land Law 2013-2014
Gerald also agreed orallythat Frank could hang a small sign advertising his horsebox building business (which was based on an industrial estate some five miles away) on his end wall. When negotiating a sale of No 22 to Ivor, the latter ...
Martin Dixon, Gerwyn Griffiths, Emma Lees, 2013
8
Land Law 2009-2010
In the conveyance of No 20 to Frank, Gerald promised to allow Frank to park his 20-foot horsebox in his (Gerald's) garden, in return for which Frank allowed Gerald to site a satellite dish on his (Frank's) roof. Gerald also agreed orally that Frank ...
Martin J. Dixon, Gerwyn Griffiths, 2009
9
Q&A Land Law 2009-2010
In the conveyance ofNo 20 to Frank, Gerald promised to allow Frank to park his 20-foot horsebox in his (Gerald's) garden, in return for which Frank allowed Gerald to site a satellite dish on his (Frank's) roof. Gerald also agreed orally that Frank ...
Martin Dixon, Gerwyn Griffiths, Emma Lees, 2009
10
Auditing
Vulnerable companies include tobacco, pharmaceutical and chemical companies. To some extent claims against such companies may be covered by insurance but that may also be a subject for endless litigation. Case study 1 Horsebox, ...
Alan Millichamp, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HORSEBOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term horsebox is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Raising a glass with Will Spiers
We are delighted to have launched Willy's Wine Bar; it is a converted 1969 Rice Trailer horsebox and has been finished to an incredible ... «SoGlos.com, Jul 15»
2
Reach for the Bubbles
Horsebox Drinkery will be serving Pimms with Homemade Lemonade along with a fine selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic delights. «Frome Times, Jul 15»
3
Shed of the Year: Meet the entrepreneur who transformed a …
“Getting the exposure on Channel 4 has been great and we've even been invited to take our Horsebox Bar to the Mumford & Sons Gentlemen ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
4
Frome Children's Festival at Victoria Park on Sunday, July 12
... have Frome Town Football Club, 5th Frome Cubs and Beavers running a monkey bridge, the DJ Horsebox disco, martial arts tasters, archery, ... «Frome Standard, Jul 15»
5
Man accused of stealing horsebox tells Magherafelt Court: 'Bulls**t …
Jackie Kirkwood (38), of Mersey Street, is accused along with Gareth William Beck (35), Glen Road, and of stealing the horsebox and flatbed ... «Mid Ulster Mail, Jul 15»
6
Plymouth travellers: 'We are not animals, we are people'
Last Friday, a number of vehicles – including caravans and a horsebox – moved on to Woodland Fort field, opposite Transit Way in Crownhill, ... «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
7
Public set to be asked about traffic regulations on Snailwell Road …
"If you're driving a 10-metre horsebox and turning left it's extremely difficult. "Part of the problem is the curb at the junction and the width of the ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»
8
Horsebox and trailer stolen in the Scottish Borders
Police in the Scottish Borders are asking for help after a horsebox and trailer were stolen from Melrose. They were taken from land at the ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
9
Derby winner Golden Horn aims to shine again in the Coral-Eclipse
The horsebox that travelled from Mark Johnston's yard to Sandown on Thursday evening provided an impressive return on a tankful of diesel ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Katie Price arrives at court in white convertible and lurid pink shades …
... in the past, in addition to in 2010 when her luxury pink horsebox veered in to another lane on a busy road, when she was found to not be in full control. «South Carolina SC, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Horsebox [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/horsebox>. May 2024 ».
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