workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯrs 
1
: a horse used chiefly for labor as distinguished from driving, riding, or racing
2
a(1)
: a person who performs most of the work of a group task
(2)
: a hardworking person
b
: something that is markedly useful, durable, or dependable
c
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Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024
Use the kitchen workhorse to fry eggs and sear meat over the stove, or pop it in the oven to roast veggies.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Their three high-leverage workhorses in the playoffs were Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, and Luke Weaver.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Project Overview Working Time: 0 minute Total Time: 10 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Cost: $5-10
Canvas tote bags are workhorses.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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workhorse
noun
work·horse
ˈwərk-ˌhȯ(ə)rs
1
: a horse used for hard work (as on a farm)
2
a
: a person who does most of the work of a group task
b
: something that is useful, durable, or dependable
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