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warhorses

/ˈwɔːrhoːrsɪz/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrsɪz/

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noun

Streitrösser, Schlachtrösser

Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several suits of armor alongside the life-sized models of warhorses that would have carried them into battle. "

Das Museum stellte mehrere Rüstungen neben den lebensgroßen Modellen von Streitrössern aus, die sie in die Schlacht getragen hätten.

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Dauerbrenner, Klassiker

A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.

Examples :

"The orchestra's program this season is full of warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, pieces they perform every single year. "

Das Programm des Orchesters in dieser Saison ist voll von Dauerbrennern wie Beethovens Fünfter Symphonie und Tschaikowskis 1812-Ouvertüre, Stücken, die sie jedes Jahr aufführen.

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Alte Hase, Veteran

An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Examples :

"After decades of teaching, the school's history department was led by true warhorses who had seen countless curriculum changes and generations of students. "

Nach Jahrzehnten des Lehrens wurde die Geschichtsabteilung der Schule von wahren Veteranen geleitet, die unzählige Lehrplanänderungen und Schülergenerationen erlebt hatten.

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