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词汇 pit pony
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Definition of pit pony in English:

pit pony

noun
British historical
  • A pony that hauled loads in a coal mine.

    〈英,史〉(煤矿的)井下用马

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When they closed that mine in 1990 the pit ponies were released into a green field on a neighbouring farm.
    • Though small of stature, Harvey was built like a pit pony and had the rough-hewn features of a Klondiker.
    • Dr Raisman's great-grandfather traded in horses, many of which became pit ponies in Yorkshire's collieries.
    • A young man learns the value of honesty as he befriends a mine pit pony.
    • Bernard used to recall how as a lad of 14 in Yorkshire he was sent down the pits to mind the pit ponies.
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