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Definitions for: Pony
[n] a range horse of the western United States
[n] any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder
[n] an informal term for a racehorse; "he liked to bet on the ponies"
[n] a small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey
[n] a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly)
Webster (1913) Definition: Po"ny, n.; pl. Ponies. [Written also poney.] [Gael.
ponaidh.]
1. A small horse.
2. Twenty-five pounds sterling. [Slang, Eng.]
3. A translation or a key used to avoid study in getting
lessons; a crib. [College Cant]
4. A small glass of beer. [Slang]
Pony chaise, a light, low chaise, drawn by a pony or a pair
of ponies.
Pony engine, a small locomotive for switching cars from one
track to another. [U.S.]
Pony truck (Locomotive Engine), a truck which has only two
wheels.
Pony truss (Bridge Building), a truss which has so little
height that overhead bracing can not be used.
Synonyms: crib, jigger, shot glass, trot
See Also: bangtail, cayuse, drinking glass, Equus caballus, Exmoor, glass, horse, Indian pony, interlingual rendition, mustang, race horse, racehorse, rendering, Shetland pony, translation, version, Welsh pony
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